1946 Piper J3 With C85Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Fayetteville, TN 37334 United States
This 1946 Piper J3 with a C85-8F engine is offered for sale at $39,700. The airframe has 1,970 hours total time, with 830 hours since major overhaul and 52 hours since top overhaul. The aircraft features a metal spar and a 12-gallon header tank only, and it has no starter. Complete logs accompany the sale, and the seller states no damage history. The most recent annual was completed on 5/1/25.
Recent maintenance and upgrades include freshly overhauled Bendix magnetos, a new carburetor in 2023, new bungees in 2022, sealed struts, a new stainless exhaust in 2019, and Desser 8.50 smooth tires installed in 2021. The aircraft is equipped with...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Training, 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
- Inspection Status
- Annual Complete 5/1/25
Avionics
Comms
Shielded Ignition
Additional Equipment
Magneto
Bendix - Fresh Overhauled Mags
Shoulder Harness
Front and Rear Shoulder Harnesses
Gear Safety Cables
Carburetor
New Carb 2023
Bungee Cords
Bunjees 2022
Brakes
Disc Brakes
Struts
Sealed Struts
Seats
New Seats 2022
Tires
Desser 8.50 - Smoothies 2021
Exhaust System
New Stainless Exhaust 2019
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 2022
- Paint Year
- 1979
- Interior Notes
- New Seats 2022
- 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 37334 United States
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 37334 United States
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Oct 6, 2026: $39,700(-$1,300) - barnstormers
May 9, 2026: $41,000 - barnstormers
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$39,700