1946 Piper J3Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Fayetteville, TN, USA
This 1946 Piper J3, powered by a Continental C85-8F, is offered at $39,700 and presents with 1,970 hours total time on the airframe. The engine shows 830 hours since major overhaul and 52 hours since top overhaul. The aircraft has complete logs and is described by the seller as having no damage history. An annual inspection was completed with the next due October 2026, and the plane has always been hangared. It was recovered and rebuilt in 1979 and retains its Ceconite fabric, which the seller describes as in great shape. The aircraft is located in Huntsville, Alabama, with the owner contact based in Fayetteville, Tennessee.
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Training, Backcountry, Recreational
- Seats (Stock)
- 2
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 1,970 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 830 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 52 hrs
- Logbook Status
- Complete logs, NDH
- Inspection Status
- Annual complete 10/2026
Additional Equipment
Shoulder Harnesses
Front and rear shoulder harnesses
Gear Safety Cables
Carburetor
New carb 2023
Bungees
Bungees 2022
Disc Brakes
Sealed Struts
Seats
New seats 2022
Tires
Desser 8.50 - smoothies 2021
Exhaust System
New stainless exhaust 2019
Ignition System
Bendix - Fresh overhauled mags, shielded ignition
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 2022
- Paint Year
- 1979
- Interior Notes
- New seats 2022
- Exterior Notes
- Ceconite fabric in great shape. Recovered/rebuilt 79'.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Model
- C85-8F
Asking Price
$39,700
Aircraft Location
Fayetteville, TN, USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Oct 6, 2026: $39,700(-$1,300) - barnstormers
May 9, 2026: $41,000 - barnstormers
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Asking Price
$39,700
Aircraft Location
Fayetteville, TN, USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Oct 6, 2026: $39,700(-$1,300) - barnstormers
May 9, 2026: $41,000 - barnstormers
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