1945 Piper J3C-65 Cub
1945 PIPER CUB - DON’S DREAM MACHINE MOD // N42516
- Make
- Piper
- Model
- J3C-65 Cub
- Year
- 1945
- Seller
- AirSpaceAuctions
- Seller type
- Broker
- Location
- Flying Oaks, Texas, United States
- Condition
- Pre-owned
- Total Time
- 2440 h
- Engine Time
- 246 h
- Undercarriage
- Taildragger
- Seats
- 2
- Flight Rules
- VFR Day
- Serial Number
- 14789
- Registration
- N42516
Highlights
- ● Don’s Dream Machines STC
- ● 2005 Restoration with Ceconite Coating
- ● Always Hangared, Flown Weekly, Needs Nothing
- Online Auction: October 22, 2025 - October 29, 2025
- For logbooks, images, and to register to bid, visit:
- https://bids.airspaceauctions.com/Listing/785564
Exterior
- The exterior is class Piper Cub yellow, with Ceconite coating, restored in 2005.
Interior
- The interior is nearly perfect in yellow and black, with black vinyl seats and wood flooring.
Known Flaws
- None
Maintenance
- Airworthiness Until
- 12/31/2025
Specifications
- Seat Configuration
- 1+1
- Gross Weight
- 550 Kg
- Empty Weight
- 345 Kg
- Useful Load
- 205 Kg
- Cruise Speed
- 73 Kt
- Range
- 146 Nm
- Fuel Burn
- 19 l/h
- Fuel Capacity
- 45 l
Engine
- Manufacturer, Model
- Continental, C-85-12F
- Location of Overhaul: Don's Dream Machines Engine
- Power
- 85
- TSOH
- 246
- OHD
- 11/27/2007
- Propeller
- McCauley, 1B90/CM
- Location of Overhaul: Byam Propeller Service Inc.
- Type
- Fixed Pitch
- Blades
- 2
- TSOH
- 11
- OHD
- 02/01/2025
Additional Remarks
- ICOM Handheld Transmitter
- EBC-502 ELT
- RPM Gauge
- Airspeed Indicator
- Compass
- Altimeter
- Oil Temp / Oil Pressure Gauge
- IFR Capable? No
- Grove Brakes
- Maule Tailwheel
- Rear Seat Shoulder Harness
- Incident Date(s): 1973 incident, completely restored since incident. Info in logbooks folder.
- Gaps/missing Logbooks: None
- Known Flaws: None
- Known Corrosion: None