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1947 Piper Cub J3C-65Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • NC, USA

This 1947 Piper Cub J3C-65, registration N5149B, presents with 940 hours total time on airframe and features a significant powerplant upgrade with a Continental C-90-8F engine showing only 35 hours since its major overhaul by Aerodyne in February 2023. The aircraft is equipped with a 15-hour Sensenich wooden propeller installed in May 2024 and includes a spare metal McCauley propeller. Recent maintenance includes an annual inspection completed in July 2025 and a carburetor overhaul performed in June 2025, with engine compressions recorded at 79/80 across all cylinders.

The aircraft's versatility is a key feature, as it comes complete with a...

Year
1947
Make
Piper
Series
J3
Model
Cub J3C-65
Tail #
N5149B
Serial #
14935R

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
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

Interior & Exterior

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

For Sale

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First Seen: Oct 22, 2025

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