Piper J3/L4 Cub project

Price: €8,000 Ono

Aircraft Details

Manufacturer: Piper
Model: J-3/L4H
Year: 1944
Advert Created: 17-Jul-2026
Last Refreshed: 07-Aug-2026
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Location

Country: Ireland
Region: Galway

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Summary

Secure this rare 1944 Piper J-3/L-4 Cub project in Galway. An iconic airframe, documented with 1946 J3 logbooks, offering an exceptional restoration opportunity. Features robust metal spar wings with new Univair/Dakota Cub components; fuselage needs minor tubing repairs but is sound. Includes all tail surfaces, new undercarriage legs, Scott brakes, and an authentic period instrument panel. Priced at €8,000 Ono, this comprehensive project is poised for a future Permit to Fly. A superb investment for the dedicated enthusiast.

Description

Piper J-3/L-4 project with Logbooks for 1946 J3 Cub with Metal spars that had fuselage replaced with an
1944 Cub L4 Fuselage in the 1980's.
EI-BYY,
Formerly
G-AKTJ (UK) / N3595K

Fuselage needs some tubing repairs due to transport damage. but otherwise in good condition.
Wings just need final assembly and tramelling
Metal spar wings with ribs in position, ailerons
New Univair wing tip bows
New Dakota Cub leading edges
New Dakota Cub Aileron coving.
Wing tank needs completion
Tailplane, Elevators, Rudder,
Brand new Undercarriage legs plus a second useable old set, cabane strut , original wheels and expander brakes.
Scott brake master cylinders
Boot Cowl
2 Upper and 1 lower Cowling
set of original unsealed wing struts
Control Tq tube and joysticks
Instrument panel asi altimeter compassion, turn and slip ball. wet compass, Oil temp and oil pressure plus
Stewart Warner large cream face combined oil temp and press gauge.( may be sold separately)