VH-OPY - 1942 PIPER L 4 CUB
Aircraft Summary
General
Year
1942
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
L-4 CUB
Serial Number
9377
Registration #
VH-OPY
Condition
Used
Based at
Cairns
Description
Built by Piper in April 1942. L4 is military version of J3 Cub, also known as “Grasshoppers"
VH-OPY Served in WWII at Fort Sill USA for training Artillery Spotters and Forward Air Ops pilots Genuine Warbird, imported into Australia approx 1970 Complete restoration by Luskintyre Restorations in 2019 Won Grand Champion Warbirds AAAA National Flyin 2019 Grove wheels, tyres and disc brake conversion. Original wheels, tyres and brakes included. ICom 200 VHF, Transponder and 2 place intercom in portable/removable box. 2x9amp/hr lithium batteries and new air-driven alternator. Solar panel for battery charging in the field. C85 engine overhauled by Brett at Luskintyre 2020. Mogas STC. 12 gal. aux wing tank. 2 new helmets New cover for overnights Sold with fresh 100 hrly. 18 lt/hr 88lt total. 70kts TT 3362 Eng SMOH 1102 Prop SMOH 133 Serious offers around $185K will get you this genuine, cheap to operate Warbird. Sad sale, re-locating.
Airframe
Total Time
3362
Engine
Engine Manufacturer
CONTINENTAL
Engine Model
C85
Engine Time
1102
Engine Time Since
SMOH
Engine TBO
1800
Props
Prop Time
133
Number of Blades
2
Avionics
Avionics/Radios
ICOM 200 VHF
Transponder
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