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1946 PIPER J-3 CUB
Starts from the median asking price of 19 comparable Piper Single-Engine Piston listings ($170,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -6 vs comparable listings -9.0%
- Airframe time +874 hr vs comps -1.7%
- Engine time +565 hr vs comps -4.5%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper J-3 CUB |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 4,300 hrs |
| Engine time | 695 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
Description
4,300 hours estimated TT.
Avionics
PA 400-3BL Radio Plug in
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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General
| Year | 1946 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J-3 CUB |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 4,300 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | CONTINENTAL A65-8 |
|---|---|
| Engine 1 Time | 695 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 1800 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | 1B90 |
| Number of Blades | 2 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | PA 400-3BL Radio Plug in |
|---|
Operating costs & specifications — Piper J 3 Cub
Typical model-level figures for the Piper J 3 Cub (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 146 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 65 kts · 75 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 370.0 / 290.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The J-3 Cub seats up to 1 passengers plus 1 pilot.
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