N68490 - 1943 PIPER J 5 CUB
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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