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1946 Piper J3 CubSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Greenville, SC, USA

This 1946 Piper J3 Cub C-65 is offered for sale as is at $18,000. The aircraft has 4,108.6 hours total time on the airframe, with 474 hours since major overhaul on the engine and 10 hours since propeller overhaul, and logs are available since new.

According to the seller, the aircraft was damaged during Hurricane Helene while hangared in Hendersonville, North Carolina, where it was almost completely flooded. Immediately after the flood, the seller drained the oil and preserved the motor, and drilled a small hole in the rear of the fuselage tubing to drain any moisture. The wings were then removed and the aircraft was transported to the...

Year
1946
Make
Piper
Series
J-3 Cub
Model
J3 Cub

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Training, Recreational
Seats (Stock)
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,108.6 hrs
Engine 1 Time
474 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Logs since new
Inspection Status
Not currently airworthy; damaged during Hurricane Helene flooding, wings removed

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
C-65

Asking Price

$18,000

Aircraft Location

Greenville, SC, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Nov 10, 2026: $18,000 - barnstormers

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First Seen: Nov 10, 2026

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Asking Price

$18,000