Piper J-3 Cub Aircraft in Florida
Florida is a major used-aircraft transaction state with high concentration of flight schools, dealers and aviation events (Sun 'n Fun, Naples, Vero Beach, Lakeland). The flat terrain and dense GA airport network make Florida ideal for cross-country training and recreational flying year-round.
2 used Piper J-3 Cub aircraft for sale in Florida · 2-seat · $49K – $199K · updated 4 hours ago
About the Piper J-3 Cub
The Piper J-3 Cub is the iconic 1930s-40s yellow taildragger that taught more pilots than any other aircraft of its era. A simple, two-seat tube-and-fabric trainer (rear-pilot seat, in the back), it cruises around 75 knots on a small Continental A-65 engine and is one of the most beloved aircraft in aviation history. The J-3 is a flying classic: limited capability by modern standards, but the experience of flying a Cub from the back seat with the door open is unmatched.
Piper J-3 Cub Specifications
Model specThe Piper J-3 Cub is a 2-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 65 kt (120 km/h), a range of 191 nm (354 km).
2 Piper J-3 Cub For Sale
There are currently 2 used Piper J-3 Cub for sale, ranging from $49,500 to $199,000, with a median asking price of $124,250.
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Piper J-3 Cub Price & Cost
How much does a Piper J-3 Cub cost? Used J-3 Cub prices: $49K – $199K, average $124K (median $124K), across 2 priced of 2 active listings.
Based on 9 priced listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Piper J-3 Cub
When buying a Piper J-3 Cub, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
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Piper J-3 Cub Inventory by Country
| United States | 19 |
| Switzerland | 4 |
| Canada | 1 |
| Italy | 1 |
Piper J-3 Cub Inventory by State
| Arizona | 2 |
| California | 2 |
| Florida | 2 |
| Texas | 2 |
Piper J-3 Cub by Price
| Under $100k | 16 |
| Under $200k | 21 |
| Under $300k | 22 |
| Under $500k | 22 |
Piper J-3 Cub by Decade
| 1970s | 1 |
Piper J-3 Cub Safety Record
Across all J-3 Cub variants, 3 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1984–1990. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 1990 | CLAY BANKS, WI | Incident | PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT DURING THE DESCENT. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS ARE THE PILOT'S POOR WEA… |
| Jun 22, 1984 | HOMESTEAD, FL | Incident | — |
| Jan 14, 1984 | LOMPOC, CA | Incident | — |
NTSB records 1984–1990. Includes all Piper J-3 Cub variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.