1946 Piper J3-C65Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Mchenry, IL 60050 United States
This 1946 Piper J3-C65 is offered for sale at $32,000 and is located in McHenry, Illinois. The airframe shows 2,775 hours total time, and the engine has 370 hours since major overhaul completed in 2019. The aircraft features metal spars, heavy forks, and sealed struts.
The airframe was recovered in 1972, and in 2016 it received a new jackscrew, a new rudder, and all tail surfaces were recovered. The seller describes it as a beautifully balanced, great flying Cub, and notes that the aircraft was featured in the May 2021 issue of Sport Aviation. No damage history is reported.
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Backcountry, Recreational
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 2,775 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 370 hrs (SMOH)
Additional Equipment
Metal Spars
Heavy Forks
Sealed Struts
New Jackscrew
Interior & Exterior
- Exterior Notes
- Recovered in 1972. New rudder and all tail surfaces recovered in 2016.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Model
- C65
Asking Price
$32,000
Aircraft Location
Mchenry, IL 60050 United States
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 23, 2026: $32,000 - barnstormers
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Asking Price
$32,000
Aircraft Location
Mchenry, IL 60050 United States
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 23, 2026: $32,000 - barnstormers
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$32,000