1947 Piper Cub J3C-65Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • NC, USA
This 1947 Piper Cub J3C-65, registered as N5149B, presents with 940 hours total time on the airframe and features a freshly maintained powerplant with only 35 hours since its major overhaul. The Continental C-90-8F engine was overhauled by Aerodyne in February 2023 and showed consistent 79/80 compressions as of June 2025, with its carburetor also overhauled that same month. Complementing the engine is a 15-hour Sensenich wooden propeller installed in May 2024, and the aircraft carries a current annual inspection completed in July 2025.
The aircraft's versatility is a key feature, as it is equipped with both a Federal ski kit and EDO 60-1320...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Recreational, Utility
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Useful Load
- 476 lbs
- Seats
- 2
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 940 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 35 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 15 hrs (SNEW)
- Inspection Status
- Annual Performed July 2025
Avionics
Comms
Coax Cable for Handheld Radio
Additional Equipment
ELT
ELT Battery Due March 2032
Propeller
McCauley 1B90CM7148 - Metal 2-Blade Propeller
Wheels and Brakes
Cleveland - Wheels Brakes
Ski Kit
Federal - Skis and Ski Kit
Float Kit
EDO 60-1320 - EDO Aircraft Corp. Straight Floats and Float Kit
Skis
Federal - Skis and Ski Kit
Floats
EDO 60-1320 - EDO Aircraft Corp. Straight Floats and Float Kit
Interior & Exterior
- Paint Year
- 2004
- Interior Notes
- Super Cub Front Seat Black Leather Seats
- Exterior Notes
- Yellow with Black Accents Ceconite Fabric Replaced December 2004
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Continental
- Engine Model
- C-90-8F
- Engine Power
- 90 HP
- Propeller Model
- Wooden Sensenich 2-Blade Propeller
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Aircraft Location
NC, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
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Aircraft Location
NC, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
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