1940 PIPER J-5A CUB CRUISER

General Specs (cont.)

Total Time:2794

Engine 1 Time:189

Prop 1 Time:189 SPOH

Useful Load:679 lb

Condition:Used

Year Painted:2008

Interior Year:1996

Flight Rules:VFR

# of Seats:3

Additional Classifications

Antique/Classic

Detailed Description

I purchased this beautiful Antique Piper J5A Cub Cruiser from a friend who had passed away and his children sold it to me.  It is hard to believe but I even have the original bill of sale that is dated 1940.  It had so many upgrades from a 12v electric starter added including Nav and Strobe lights, Radios, Starter, Transponder with Mode C encoder.  Even includes the original headsets and mics.  It had been upgraded from its original 70 hp to a very powerful 140 hp 0-292 Lycoming and a new metal 72" Prop.  The plane has a total of 2794 hrs. and engine only 189 hrs. 6/2024 complete $20,000 Annual. Also has Solid Univar Solid Steel Struts.  With this engine and Prop all I can say is hold on!!!! POWER!!!
a full skylight added as well as the door now is a full clear Plexiglas door for viewing.  I upon purchase had a full and complete Annual performed which completely replaced all the control cables with new and installed new brakes.  It was upgraded with Cleveland Brakes and Wheels.  I was given all the original records which date back to its origin!!!!  I added LED landing lights to it as well.  This plane has a very tight Ceconite Covering on it.  It has always been hangered and out of the sun.  I recently had a very severe lower back surgery and must sell the plane now.  Not many Cub Cruisers left, this is a 3-seater!!

Avionics / Equipment

Micro Air 760 Radio
King Transponder with Mode C Encoder
Radio connections in both Front and Rear seats.
New RG35A Concord battery 6/2024 installed with new ELT Battery

Airframe

Completely all new cables installed with a full $15,000 annual inspection

Engines / Mods / Prop

Lycoming 0-292  140 hp
Prop is a 74" metal Sensenich 740MG-0-56

Interior / Exterior

LED Landing lights
Nav and Strobes
New rear leaf springs added

Remarks

This airplane is a classic and will only go up in Price!!!