1940 Piper J3 Cub Airplane


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Current Price: 14,900.00 USD

Model: J3C65 Serial: 5859   Mfg Date:  11/21/1940  

Engine:  Continental model A-65-8F Serial: 5674968

Engine hours:  779.0

Registration #:  N33141

Total time:  3,767.5

This is a unique opportunity to own a part of history!  Restored J-3 Cubs are selling for over $100,000!  You can purchase this plane for a tiny fraction of the cost.

This plane was lovingly rescued and rebuilt by my father in 1971; he is a retired aircraft mechanic and is very meticulous.  He flew this plane for many years!  I have fond memories of flying over NW Ohio in this plane with my Dad.  

Dad decided to have it recovered over a decade ago, but only the wings have been completed.  He is now 87 years old and cannot do the work any longer.  My Dad believes he has all the parts to rebuild this plane, although admittedly, they are not well organized.  They have been stored in a barn, out of the weather, for years. Complete aircraft engine and flight logs are included in this sale.  

This plane needs to be reassembled and flown again!   Now is the time to purchase this plane while my Dad is still able to answer your questions about its history.  He would love to see it flying again with someone who will love it as much as he does!


On Oct-16-17 at 09:24:53 PDT, seller added the following information:

Photos of Aircraft Logs (3 different books used over the lifetime of the  plane) have been added.  The N-number is current/active.


On Oct-16-17 at 17:52:52 PDT, seller added the following information:

Here are some questions/answers asked by others, with the answers from my Father.


Are the wing spars metal or wood ?   Wood
Has the wing structure been inspected before recovering?  Yes, by the Aviation Center-Toledo Public Schools
What kind of fabric where the wings covered with ?   I don’t know, but it is some kind of Ceconite
Who did the fabric job on the wings ?  Aviation Center-Toledo Public Schools
Any damage on the airframe?   No
Has it been pickled?  Yes
How long has it been sitting?  10 years or so


1940 Piper J3 Cub Airplane 1940 Piper J3 Cub Airplane 1940 Piper J3 Cub Airplane
1940 Piper J3 Cub Airplane 1940 Piper J3 Cub Airplane 1940 Piper J3 Cub Airplane
1940 Piper J3 Cub Airplane 1940 Piper J3 Cub Airplane 1940 Piper J3 Cub Airplane
1940 Piper J3 Cub Airplane 1940 Piper J3 Cub Airplane 1940 Piper J3 Cub Airplane
1940 Piper J3 Cub Airplane 1940 Piper J3 Cub Airplane 1940 Piper J3 Cub Airplane
1940 Piper J3 Cub Airplane 1940 Piper J3 Cub Airplane 1940 Piper J3 Cub Airplane
1940 Piper J3 Cub Airplane 1940 Piper J3 Cub Airplane 1940 Piper J3 Cub Airplane
1940 Piper J3 Cub Airplane 1940 Piper J3 Cub Airplane 1940 Piper J3 Cub Airplane


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