Piper J3L Cub
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Summary
A rare and original 1939 Piper J3L Cub, rolling off the production line only weeks before the outbreak of WW2 in August 1939. G-CIIW is one of the few surviving original J3L Cubs fitted with the Lycoming O-145-B2 engine.
Description
1939 Piper J3L Cub - G-CIIW
Aircraft Details:
Engine: Lycoming O-145-B2
TTAF: approx. 3,325 hrs
TTE: approx. 867 hrs
Prop: Sensenich W70LY-34
Empty Weight: 325Kg
MTOW: 499kg
Unsealed Struts
Permit valid until August 2026 - will be sold with a fresh permit
Fuel & Performance:
Benefit of a main tank plus wing tank providing 18 gallons total fuel capacity
Approx. 5 hours endurance
Fuel burn: approx. 3.5 Imp gal / 16L per hour
Approved for UL91/4, 100LL, and E5 Mogas under the LAA Mod scheme
Condition & Maintenance:
Restored in 2017 by Cooper Aerial Surveys, including a full recover. Airframe and fabric remain in good condition.
Two cylinder heads were overhauled in 2024 by Richard Kimberley Services following low compression readings.
Since overhaul, all four cylinders have consistently shown excellent compression (80/80 on the last two annual inspections).
Oil has been changed every 20 hours, or seasonally in spring/winter regardless of hours flown. Currently sipping very little oil on 15W-50.
Equipment:
External antenna for a radio
Two-place intercom with GA plugs
Compatible with radios using dual GA plug adapters
Intercom powered by 9V battery
Active carbon monoxide detector
Many original instruments
A substantial collection of O-145 engine spares is included in the sale, including:
Crankshafts
Cylinder heads
Crankcases
Pistons & rods
Valves, guides & seats
Camshafts
NOS piston rings
Gaskets
Spark plug inserts
All parts stored in a temperature-controlled storage unit.
This is an honest, characterful Cub that needs to be seen to be appreciated.
The cowling would benefit from some cosmetic attention.
Located in Suffolk.
For further details please call or WhatsApp George on 07734 925 868.