1946 Piper J3-C65 CubSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Mchenry, IL 60050 United States
This 1946 Piper J3-C65 Cub, listed for sale at $32,000 and located in McHenry, Illinois, shows a total time of 2,775 hours on the airframe, with the engine having 370 hours since major overhaul in 2019. The aircraft features metal spars, heavy forks, and sealed struts, and was recovered in 1972. A new jackscrew was installed, and a new rudder was fitted along with all tail surfaces recovered in 2016. The seller describes it as beautifully balanced and a great flying Cub, and notes that this aircraft was featured in the May 2021 issue of Sport Aviation. No damage history is claimed. Contact is Dick Wydra, owner.
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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
Jackscrew
New jackscrew
Rudder
New rudder
Interior & Exterior
- Exterior Notes
- Recovered in 1972. New jackscrew, new rudder, all tail surfaces recovered 2016.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Model
- C65/85
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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$32,000