1946 Piper J3. C85Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Fayetteville, TN, USA
This 1946 Piper J3, equipped with the C85-8F engine, is being offered for $41,000. The airframe shows a total time of 1,970 hours, with 830 hours since major overhaul and just 52 hours since top overhaul. It is hangared and comes with complete logs and no damage history. The most recent annual inspection was completed on May 1, 2025.
The aircraft features a metal spar and was recovered and rebuilt in 1979 with Ceconite fabric, noted to be in great shape. Recent upgrades include fresh overhauled Bendix magnetos with shielded ignition, a new carburetor in 2023, new bungees in 2022, new seats in 2022, and a stainless steel exhaust system in...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Recreational
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 1,970 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 830 hrs (SMOH)
- Logbook Status
- Complete logs
- Inspection Status
- Annual complete 5/1/25
Interior & Exterior
- Exterior Notes
- Ceconite fabric in great shape. Recovered/rebuilt in 1979. Always hangared.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Model
- C85-8F
- Engine Power
- 85 HP
Asking Price
$41,000
Aircraft Location
Fayetteville, TN, USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
May 9, 2026: $41,000 - barnstormers
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Asking Price
$41,000
Aircraft Location
Fayetteville, TN, USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
May 9, 2026: $41,000 - barnstormers
Contact Seller
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$41,000