1946 Piper J-3C-65 CubSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Clovis, CA, USA
This 1946 Piper J-3C-65 Cub, offered at $55,000 or best reasonable offer and located in Clovis, California, is a well-documented example with logs dating back to its original production year. The airframe benefits from a recent, extensive annual inspection completed in May 2026, and is powered by a Ly-Con rebuilt C85-12 engine with 333 hours since major overhaul. The aircraft is equipped with a McCauley climb prop, aluminum spars, 2021-era Poly-Fiber wings, a 1993 Ceconite fuselage covering, 8.50 tires with Cleveland disc brakes, vortex generators, sealed lift struts with heavy duty forks, and float fittings. It features a PA-11 fuel system...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Recreational
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Engine 1 Time
- 333 hrs
- Inspection Status
- Extensive May 2026 Annual
Avionics
Comms
ICOM Handheld - ICOM Radio Wired to External Belly Antenna
Additional Equipment
Intercom
Position Lights
Starter
Starter Removed and Stored to Save Weight, Included in Sale
Generator
Wind-Driven Generator Removed and Stored to Save Weight, Included in Sale
Wheels and Brakes
8.50 Tires with Cleveland Disc Brakes
Tailwheel
Scott 3200 - Tailwheel
Float Fittings
Has All Float Attachments
Fuel System
PA-11 Fuel System with 18 Gallon Capacity
Sealed Struts
Sealed Lift Struts with Heavy Duty Forks
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Model
- C85-12
- Propeller Model
- McCauley Climb Prop
Asking Price
$55,000
Aircraft Location
Clovis, CA, USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 11, 2026: $55,000 - barnstormers
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Asking Price
$55,000
Aircraft Location
Clovis, CA, USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 11, 2026: $55,000 - barnstormers
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$55,000