1946 Piper J3 CubSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Fayetteville, TN, USA
This 1946 Piper J3 Cub, designated J3 C85-8F, is offered at $39,700 and is located in Huntsville, Alabama. The airframe shows 1,970 hours total time, with 830 hours since major overhaul and 52 hours since top overhaul. The listing states complete logs and no damage history, and the annual inspection is complete through October 2026. The aircraft has always been hangared, was recovered and rebuilt in 1979, and its Ceconite fabric is described as in great shape. It is equipped with a metal spar, sealed struts, and a 12-gallon header tank only; there is no starter.
Recent maintenance and equipment include freshly overhauled Bendix magnetos,...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Training, Backcountry, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- 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
Brakes
Disc brakes
Sealed Struts
Seats
New seats 2022
Tires
Desser 8.50 - smoothies 2021
Exhaust System
New stainless exhaust 2019
Magneto
Bendix - Fresh overhauled mags
Ignition
Shielded ignition
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 2022
- Paint Year
- 1979
- Interior Notes
- New seats 2022, front and rear shoulder harnesses
- 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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Asking Price
$39,700