This 1946 Piper J3C-65, based in Alpine, Texas and offered by a super motivated seller, presents a well-known taildragger with significant recent maintenance. The airframe shows a total time of 8,700 hours, with the engine having 1,800 hours since a major overhaul. It features a modernized structure with an aluminum spar and Dakota ribs, and the last annual inspection was completed in December 2025. The seller reports compression readings of 75/80 on three cylinders and 78/80 on one, indicating healthy engine internals. The listing notes NDH, interpreted as a seller claim of no damage history. Offered at $38,500, this J3 is a turnkey...
Spar
Dakota Ribs - Aluminum Spar
Asking Price
$38,500
Alpine, TX, USA
May 12, 2026: $38,500 - barnstormers
Asking Price
$38,500
Alpine, TX, USA
May 12, 2026: $38,500 - barnstormers
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Asking Price
$38,500