J-3 C-65 Cub — Piper Aircraft J-3 C-65 Cub
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 214
- Origin
- US
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3 J3 | — | 500 kg | 160 nm | 71 kt | 2 |
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82 yearsmedian age
Of the 81 registered Piper Aircraft J-3 C-65 Cub with a known build year (38% of the 214 we track), the median age is 82 years.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 2
- Tracked flights
- 2
- Tracked flight hours
- 5
- Share of fleet flying
- 1%
2 Piper Aircraft J-3 C-65 Cub were tracked flying in the last 90 days (1% of the registered fleet), across 2 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
Piper Aircraft J-3 C-65 Cub manuals & documents
22 documents for the Piper Aircraft J-3 C-65 Cub — Weight And Balance · Supplemental Type Certificate · Wiring Diagram · Service Manual · Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Flight Manual · Maintenance Manual · Parts Catalog · Specifications · Other Documents. 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).
Weight And Balance
Supplemental Type Certificate
Wiring Diagram
Service Manual
Pilot's Operating Handbook
- J-3 Cub 10cc Instruction Manual202433 pages· 4.3 MB· via www.astramodel.cz
- PIPER J3 CUB CHECKLIST2 pages· 142 KB· via indianapilotsclub.org
- Pilot's Operating Handbook20 pages· 4.2 MB· via www.air-rc.com
- Pilot's Operating Handbook for the Piper J-3 Cub29 pages· 2.8 MB· via cdn.imagearchive.com
- Pilot's Operating Handbook58 pages· 4.9 MB· via static1.squarespace.com
Checklist
Maintenance Manual
Specifications
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 .
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Registered J-3 C-65 Cub aircraft
Individual J-3 C-65 Cub airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- G-BTZX1949
- G-AXHP1948
- G-BILI1948
- G-BDJP1947
- G-CUBS1946
- G-BBHJ1946
- G-ATKI1946
- G-BSFD1946
- G-BTET1946
- G-BSVH1946
- G-BWEZ1946
- G-CCUB1946
- G-SAZM1946
- G-BSTI1946
- G-BPVH1946
- G-BDHK1946
- G-BSBT1946
- G-BOTU1946
- G-BTUM1946
- G-CUBY1945
- G-BCPJ1945
- G-KUUI1945
- G-BDOL1945
- G-BCXJ1944