Piper J3C-50
13 Piper J3C-50 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1938–1947. Most are registered in AR, FL and IA.
- Registered today
- 13
- Years built
- 1938–1947
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Piper J3C-50 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Watch new ADs for the Piper J3C-50
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 2
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 2
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Piper J3C-50 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Piper J3C-50 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Piper J3C-50 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1938 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 3 | |
| 1940 | 1 | |
| 1947 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 3 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Piper J3C-50 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 2 NTSB events since 1982 involve Piper J3C-50 airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 67 mph
J3C-50 aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N103WE | — | Plainfield, IL | Jun 29, 2001 |
| N1104G | 1947 | Independence, MO | Mar 30, 1983 |
| N21478 | 1938 | Stillwater, MN | Sep 4, 2009 |
| N21528 | 1938 | Rhome, TX | Apr 21, 2011 |
| N21879 | 1938 | Greenville, PA | Jul 10, 2017 |
| N22714 | 1938 | Somers, NY | Dec 9, 2024 |
| N22787 | 1938 | Sabetha, KS | Nov 26, 2012 |
| N23161 | 1939 | Knoxville, IA | Sep 9, 2026 |
| N23267 | — | Amesbury, MA | Jun 13, 2022 |
| N24737 | — | Jackson, LA | Jan 26, 2017 |
| N24788 | 1939 | Bloomville, OH | Mar 16, 2011 |
| N24806 | 1939 | Bentonville, AR | Jan 31, 2024 |
| N5097F | 1940 | Spring Hill, FL | Oct 25, 2006 |