N73870

1946 Piper J3C-65

Fixed-wing, single engine · serial 18180

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until Oct 31, 2029.

Registered owner

Chapman Gary C

Owner type: Partnership
Address: 2309 Lower Centreville Rd, Centreville, MS 39631
Also named: Chapman Marianne L

Aircraft

Make and model: Piper J3C-65
Year built: 1946
Serial number: 18180
Type: Fixed-wing, single engine · Land
Engines: 1 × Piston · Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES · 65 hp
Seats: 2
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
Certification: Type certificated · Standard airworthiness (issued Jul 7, 1952)
Mode S code: A9EC29 (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: Mar 28, 2007 · last FAA action Feb 13, 2023

What a Piper J-3 Cub looks likePhoto of a Piper J-3 Cub, not this aircraft: Huhu Uet, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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