Piper J 3 Cub
Operating costs & specifications · Piston Singles
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Single Engine Piston · bar scaled to the largest fleet in category · per-airframe rates, 10-year NTSB window
$21,301annual budget · 246 hrs/yr
$58variable cost / hour
$0.89cost per nm
3.5gph fuel burn
$67,606avg pre-owned asking
Annual cost breakdown
| Total cost of ownership | $21,301 |
|---|---|
| Total fixed cost | $5,514 |
| Annual inspection | $1,782 |
| Storage | $840 |
| Weather service | $605 |
| Insurance | $1,015 |
| Refurbishing & modernization | $233 |
| Depreciation | $1,039 |
| Total variable cost (246 hrs) | $15,787 |
| Cost per hour | $64.12 |
| Cost per mile | $0.99 |
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.
Range from your airport
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This model's range: 146 nm · 65 kt cruise
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