1944 Piper J-3 Cub
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Electrical system: BPE-14 TurboAlternator — a rare and highly valuable feature on an original Cub
enabling continuous power supply to all avionicsDescription
Classic 1944 Piper J3C / L-4 Grasshopper, Swiss-registered HB-OCI (S/N 44-12534, ex. SE-AUG). A genuine wartime-production Cub in excellent overall condition, fully rebuilt in 1994 and continuously maintained to Swiss FOCA standards. Based at Birrfeld airfield (LSZF), available from 1 April 2026.
Price: CHF 79,500 — negotiable. Sold as-is, no VAT. All logbooks and maintenance records complete and available. Valid Swiss Certificate of Airworthiness (CDN). Last FOCA inspection: May 2025. Next FOCA inspection due: April 2026. Noise certificate available. Type certificate and all supporting documentation available for inspection. Viewing by appointment at Birrfeld LSZF.
Interior
Cabin in good condition. Upholstery well-preserved, showing normal patina consistent with the aircraft's vintage character. Standard tandem seating configuration as per original J-3 design.
Exterior
Classic Cub yellow livery in very good condition. No corrosion. Full structural rebuild completed July 1994. Fuselage repair carried out November 2024 with full documentation and photos. Exhaust system completely renewed October 2025. Classic conventional gear in good condition.
Modifications / STCs
• Modern ADS-B OUT compliant avionics suite
• PowerFLARM collision avoidance with WiFi connectivity
• BPE-14 TurboAlternator electrical system (most J-3 Cubs have no electrical system)
• Oil-paper airbox filter (upgraded Feb. 2025)
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Albatros
planecheck.com
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$99,474 *
CHF 79,500
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Switzerland | May 03, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Piper J-3 Cub
This 1944 Piper J-3 Cub (HB-OCI) is a 2-seat single engine piston . There are currently 29 J-3 Cub aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $33,000 to $100,388. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $99,474.
The J-3 Cub cruises at 65 kts (120 km/h) with a range of 191 nm (354 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Piper J-3 Cub — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (HB-OCI) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Switzerland
CH
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
NTSB database checked for HB-OCI.
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