1946 Piper J-3 Cub
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Very nice condition, reliable wonderful inexpensive no electrical system pure flying fun! Always hangared. Shows very nicely. Only 2180 hours on airframe. Modern sealed struts, Stits PloyFiber, modern Grove disk brakes, two newly rebuilt cylinders. 1930 hours since new engine with 940 hours SMOH. Owned for 13 years. Good records. August 2025 annual, flies regularly. Need to sell a few airplanes. Great price.
Engine
Continental A65-8. 940SMOH. 1934SNEW.
Interior
Nice original operable instruments. 8/10.
Exterior
shows real well 7.5- 8/10.
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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Duane Reigle
trade-a-plane.com
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$42,500
|
Palmyra, PA | Apr 02, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper J-3 Cub
This 1946 Piper J-3 Cub (N2081M) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 2,180 hours on the airframe. 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 below the market average at $42,500.
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 registration data pending for N2081M.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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