Piper J-3 Cub - Lock Haven, PA - Static Aircraft Displays on Waymarking.com

This airplane is on display in the lower section of the Piper Aviation Museum at One Piper Way, Lock Haven, PA

See website for current hours and information:
(visit link)


Some information on the J-3 from signs in the museum:

Production Years: 1937 - 1947

Units sold: 19,907 Units total including the L-4, manufactured during World War II for military use

Price Range: from a low $995 (1938) to a high $1885 (1942)

Manufactured in Lock Haven, PA

Design changes from J-2:

Closed cabin and improved engine
Curved surfaces and wider landing gear
Balanced rudder and airspeed guage
Dual ignition and compass
Brakes and tail wheel
Standard yelow with 1940 models


Pennsylvania's Aircraft

77 years after the first Piper J-3 Cub was produced in Lock Haven, it was recognized in the state's history as the official Aircraft of Pennsylvania. In June of 2014, State Representative Michael Hanna proposed a Bill which Governor Tom Corbett signed, acknowledging the J-3 Cub's contributions to Pennsylvania History

Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Piper J-3 Cub Tail Number: (S/N): N3393N Construction:: original aircraft Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Piper Aviation Museum inside / outside: inside Access restrictions: There is a fee to visit the museum. Other Information:: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Photo of aircraft (required - will be interesting to see if the aircraft is ever repainted or progress if being restored)
Photo of serial number (required unless there is not one or it is a replica)
Photo(s) of any artwork on the aircraft (optional but interesting)

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