1946 Piper J-3CSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Vero Beach, FL, USA
This 1946 Piper J-3C Cub, registration N88475, is being offered at auction on PlaneVault.com starting 7-26-26. Described as a true piece of aviation history, it is finished in a rare and highly desirable original paint scheme of white with an orange light bolt, complemented by a clean orange and white interior. The aircraft has a total time of 5,696 hours, with the engine and propeller both having 947 hours since major overhaul (SMOH). It is a VFR-only aircraft with no electrical system, requiring hand-propping, and the seller notes it typically starts within just 2-3 throws.
The airframe features wood spars that are reported to be in...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Training, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Useful Load
- 540 lbs
- Seats
- 2
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 5,696 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 947 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 947 hrs
- Logbook Status
- Logbooks dating all the way back to day one, flight one
Additional Equipment
Fabric
Ceconite 101 - Last recovered in 1977 with fabric, owner states fabric is in great shape as it's always been hangared
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Notes
- Clean orange and white color combination
- Exterior Notes
- Rare and highly desirable original paint scheme, white with the orange light bolt; last recovered in 1977 with Ceconite 101 fabric
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Model
- C-65
- Engine Power
- 65 HP
Asking Price
$12,345
Aircraft Location
Vero Beach, FL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 10, 2026: $12,345 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$12,345
Aircraft Location
Vero Beach, FL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 10, 2026: $12,345 - trade-a-plane
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$12,345