Description:
1942 PIPER L-4A (J3-C65) • $45,500 • HISTORIC WARBIRD READY TO FLY
A genuine US Army Air Corps veteran, this 1942 Piper L-4A (J3-C65) offers classic WWII-era flying with a solid operational pedigree. Maintained in flying condition for decades, this isn’t a hangar queen or a trailer queen—it’s a regularly flown, well-cared-for warbird.
Aircraft Details:
• Registration: N2199Y
• Total Time Airframe & Engine: 2,890 hrs
• Engine: Continental A65, 190 hrs SMOH
• Propeller: Sensenich Wood Prop, 288 hrs TTSN
• Spars: Metal
• Struts: Sealed
• Carburetor: Recently Overhauled
• Logs: Complete since military service
• Annual Due: June 2025
• Electrical System: None (hand prop)
Additional Info:
• US Army Air Corps Data Plate intact
• Always hangared
• Flown regularly – times subject to change
• A true warbird flyer, not a showpiece
• Solid airworthiness and historical continuity
📍 Located: Bloomington, IL
IL
📧 Serious Inquiries: Tailwheel qualified buyers only
📞 Contact: John Allen | See Number Below