1940 PIPER J 3 CUB
Aircraft Summary
General
Year
1940
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
J-3 CUB
Serial Number
5157
Condition
Used
Based at
Watsonville, CA KWVI
Description
Cub, rebuilt as NE-1 (Navy), think L-4, 16 year restoration. 525 hr.+ on tach. Fresh annual. Engine C-85-12. Fuel on left wing. Metal prop, struts, spar. Oversized tires 8.5-6 with tubes, Cleveland rims and brakes.
Airframe
Total Time
3122
Fuel Capacity Volume
18 gal
Airframe Notes
Logs start in 1944, book 3.
Engine
Engine Manufacturer
CONTINENTAL
Engine Model
C85-12
Engine Serial Number
20351-6-12
Engine Horsepower
85 HP
Engine Time
525
Engine Time Since
STOH
Engine TBO
2000
Engine Time Remaining To Overhaul
1475
Engine Cycles
4
Engine Notes
12 V start, generator, 6qt oil sump,
Props
Prop Manufacturer
MCCAULEY
Number of Blades
2
Blade Composition
Aluminum
Prop Notes
71” by 45 pitch, overall 6/20/08 installed on this aircraft at 0.2 engine hour.
Modifications/Conversions
Modifications/Conversions
A/C converted from J3 to an NE-1 during 16 year restoration. All new paint, fabric and windows at that time.
Additional Equipment
Additional Equipment
Strobes, wing and tail.
Exterior
Year Painted
2017
Interior
Number of Seats
2
Configuration
Passenger
Interior Notes
Original seats replaced with leather and foam seats during restoration. Cush!
Inspection Status
Inspection Status
Annually happening now, 11-29-2022
Airworthy
Yes
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