1946 Piper J3 CubSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Boulder, CO, USA
This 1946 Piper J3 Cub is offered for sale at $45,000 by owner Alec Roberts in Boulder, Colorado, with serial number 26785-7-12. Total time on the airframe is 1912.1 hours, and the engine has 1503.1 hours since major overhaul. The aircraft had a fresh annual in August 2026.
The aircraft is powered by a Continental C85-12F engine equipped with Slick magnetos, a Marvel-Schebler carburetor, and a Tempest oil filter. It has no electrical system and requires hand starting. The propeller is a McCauley 1B90. Key airframe features include Grove brakes, metal spars, sealed Univair struts, and fuel capacity of 12 gallons in the main tank plus 12...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Training, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 1,912.1 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 1,503.1 hrs (SMOH)
Additional Equipment
Mags
Slick - Mags
Carburetor
Marvel-Schebler - Carb
Oil Filter
Tempest - Oil Filter
Brakes
Grove - Brakes
Fuel Tanks
12 gal main and 12 gal wing tank
Interior & Exterior
- Exterior Notes
- Fabric could use some love but a good flyable airplane
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Model
- C85-12F
- Propeller Model
- McCauley 1B90
Asking Price
$45,000
Aircraft Location
Boulder, CO, USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 23, 2026: $45,000 - barnstormers
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Asking Price
$45,000
Aircraft Location
Boulder, CO, USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 23, 2026: $45,000 - barnstormers
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$45,000