The Piper J3C (ICAO type J3) is an aircraft of United States origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 1,400 kg. It offers a maximum range of 320 nm, a cruise speed of 118 knots, a service ceiling of 17,000 ft and seating for up to 5 across its variants.
Piper J3C
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 3,941
- Active
- 3,920
- Origin
- United States
Comparable listings
4 for sale right now
Per-variant specifications
The FAA paperwork
TCDS A-691 · Rev 31 · issued 1977-11-01
- MTOW
- 612 kg
- Seats
- 2 crew
- Fuel
- 64 L
Continental A-56-8F (See Item 311D for optional engines)
Type Certificate No. 691 (CAR 4a)
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Piper J3C market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Piper J3C fleet — updated daily.
80 yearsmedian age
Of the 2,934 registered Piper J3C with a known build year (74% of the 3,941 we track), the median age is 80 years.
96changed registration in 12 months
96 of the 3,941 registered Piper J3C we track changed registration in the last 12 months (2% of the fleet), across 96 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 1
- Tracked flights
- 1
- Tracked flight hours
- 4
- Share of fleet flying
- 0%
1 Piper J3C were tracked flying in the last 90 days (0% of the registered fleet), across 1 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
4Piper J3C listed for sale
Asking prices from $3K to $1.5M, typically $40K–$67K — based on 36 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.
Piper J3C manuals & documents
29 documents for the Piper J3C — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Flight Manual · Maintenance Manual · Parts Catalog · Service Bulletins · Weight & Balance · Wiring Diagrams · Specifications · Other Documents · Model Guide · Supplemental Type Certificate · Service Manual. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document serves as the instruction manual for the Piper J-3 Cub 10cc model, specifically designed for hobbyists and enthusiasts interested in assembling and operating this model aircraft. It provides detailed instructions on assembly, safety precautions, required components, and operational guidelines. The manual emphasizes the importance of safety and proper handling of the model, including recommendations for pre-flight checks and maintenance. It is essential for users to familiarize themselves with the features and assembly processes outlined in the manual to ensure safe and effective operation of the aircraft.
- The manual is for the Piper J-3 Cub 10cc model.
- Safety precautions must be followed to prevent injury and damage.
- A preflight checklist is essential for ensuring airworthiness.
- Assembly instructions include specific measurements and tools needed.
- FAA regulations apply to model aircraft over 0.55 lbs (250 grams).
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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.
Pilot's Operating Handbook
- ReadJ-3 Cub 10cc Instruction Manual202433 pages · 4.3 MB · via www.astramodel.cz
- ReadPilot's Operating Handbook for the Piper J-3 Cub29 pages · 2.8 MB · via cdn.imagearchive.com
- ReadPIPER J3 CUB CHECKLIST2 pages · 142 KB · via indianapilotsclub.org
- ReadPilot's Operating Handbook20 pages · 4.2 MB · via www.air-rc.com
- ReadPilot's Operating Handbook58 pages · 4.9 MB · via static1.squarespace.com
Checklist
- ReadNORMAL PROCEDURES Piper Cub J-3/L-4 – HB-OEN20214 pages · 595 KB · via www.flubag.ch
- ReadUltra-Micro J-3 Cub RTF & BNF Instruction Manual201020 pages · 2.5 MB · via www.air-rc.com
- ReadPIPER CUB529 KB · via squarespace.com
- ReadPIPER CUB Checklist9 pages · 523 KB · via static1.squarespace.com
- ReadPIPER CUB J3-65 N6895213 pages · 638 KB · via chestertailwheel.com
Maintenance Manual
Parts Catalog
Service Bulletins
Weight & Balance
Specifications
Other Documents
Model Guide
Supplemental Type Certificate
Documents are sourced from publicly available references. Sprinkle does not host OEM-restricted materials; if you are a rights-holder and want a document removed, email .
What is the range of the Piper J3C?
The Piper J3C has a maximum range of 320 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Piper J3C carry?
The Piper J3C seats up to 5 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Piper J3C?
The Piper J3C's maximum take-off weight is 1,400 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Piper J3C?
The Piper J3C's ICAO type designator is J3.
How many Piper J3C aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 3,941 registered Piper J3C airframes worldwide.
Registered J3C aircraft
Individual J3C airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N9178D· 1997
- N606JR· 1986
- N70282· 1985
- N27837· 1982
- N14LG· 1981
- N25830· 1980
- N68095· 1976
- N4790T· 1965
- N2865D· 1961
- N92096· 1959
- N1979M· 1959
- N58920· 1958
- N44778· 1958
- N10440· 1958
- N24840· 1958
- N430JD· 1958
- N2179J· 1957
- N32461· 1957
- N7744B· 1957
- N92629· 1956
- N70631· 1956
- N10492· 1956
- N87920· 1956
- N7623B· 1956