N68490 - 1943 PIPER J 5 CUB


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    Aircraft Summary


    General

    Year
    1943
    Manufacturer
    PIPER
    Model
    J-5 CUB
    Serial Number
    5-1456
    Registration #
    N68490
    Condition
    Used
    Description
    Complete history to be posted soon. Basic information is that this plane served in the Navy from 1943 to 1945 at Mojave Naval Air Station and it has now been restored to perfection with many upgrades to the gear, the engine, the prop and an electrical system etc to make it more usable in today's flying environment. The litter configuration and the seats and doors are just as they were back 76 years ago. Complete logs.

    Airframe

    Total Time
    2277
    Useful Load
    483 lb
    Complete Logs
    Yes
    Airframe Notes
    Winner of numerour awards Litter Carrier in rear of fuselage Dual controls Tandem seating Front and rear brakes Shoulder harnesses Braket Air Filter Double puck brakes 800x6 main tires Rebuilt starter

    Engine

    Engine Time
    615
    Engine Time Since
    SMOH
    Engine TBO
    2000
    Engine Notes
    Engine Time: 615 Hours SMOH on 0-290-D2, 135 HP, in 2018 with 2000 hour TBO

    Props

    Number of Blades
    2
    Prop Notes
    Propeller Time: 198 Hours SNEW on Sensenich fixed pitch two blade

    Avionics

    Avionics/Radios
    King KY 97A LCD Digital flip/flop Com PS Engineering PM 1000 Two place intercom Terra TRT 250 D Digital Transponder Garmin GDL-82 ADSB Out Garmin 296 Portable GPS in panel mount Scott Amp meter Oil Temp gauge Oil Pressure Gauge Starter Switch Compass Push-to-talk on top of control sticks 406 ELT

    Exterior

    Exterior Notes
    Excellent throughout. High quality show winning beautiful fabric and paint in Cub Yellow with all the correct period military NAS and Navy markings. Overall rated 9.5 out of 10.

    Interior

    Interior Notes
    Excellent condition show winning quality. Two seats in tandem configuration with sliding rear litter for wounded. Rated 9.5 out of 10

    Inspection Status

    Inspection Status
    Annual Due: May 2024
    Airworthy
    Yes


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