Piper J3C-65S
26 Piper J3C-65S aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1940–1946. Most are registered in TX, CA and MN.
- Registered today
- 26
- Years built
- 1940–1946
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Piper J3C-65S 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-65S
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 4
- Destroyed
- 1
- Substantial damage
- 2
- Minor damage
- 1
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Piper J3C-65S airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Piper J3C-65S aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Piper J3C-65S airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1940 | 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 2 | |
| 1942 | 1 | |
| 1945 | 1 | |
| 1946 | 14 | |
| Unknown | 5 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Piper J3C-65S airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 4 NTSB events since 1982 involve Piper J3C-65S 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-65S aircraft
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N2225M | 1946 | Camden, TN | Jun 18, 2015 |
| N25730 | 1940 | Walker, MN | Mar 23, 2023 |
| N30766 | 1940 | Galena, AK | May 24, 1995 |
| N32673 | 1940 | San Jose, CA | Nov 18, 2009 |
| N32955 | — | Grand Marais, MN | Sep 5, 2017 |
| N3316N | 1946 | Johnson, VT | Nov 22, 2013 |
| N35499 | 1941 | Frenchtown, NJ | Aug 11, 2005 |
| N3574W | 1946 | Walker, MN | Mar 23, 2023 |
| N3613K | 1946 | Waller, TX | Dec 8, 2005 |
| N42644 | 1945 | Wilmington, DE | Apr 18, 2007 |
| N49500 | 1942 | Cottonwood, CA | Dec 17, 2021 |
| N70272 | 1946 | Santa Cruz, CA | Feb 10, 2017 |
| N70274 | 1941 | Charleston, MS | Mar 25, 2023 |
| N70661 | — | Centre, AL | Sep 12, 2013 |
| N70897 | — | Carson City, NV | Oct 1, 2019 |
| N70914 | 1946 | Elma, NY | Sep 30, 2010 |
| N71014 | 1946 | Columbus, WI | Nov 17, 2020 |
| N88151 | 1946 | Missoula, MT | Oct 20, 2022 |
| N91943 | 1946 | Fort Edward, NY | Oct 27, 1993 |
| N92044 | 1946 | Tomahawk, WI | Feb 8, 2024 |
| N92167 | — | New Milford, CT | Feb 14, 2024 |
| N92620 | 1946 | Slaton, TX | Oct 28, 2022 |
| N98701 | 1946 | Denton, TX | Jul 1, 1983 |
| N98729 | — | Newton, NJ | Jan 7, 2023 |
| N98762 | 1946 | Austin, TX | Mar 16, 2024 |