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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 apply

0 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.

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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.

  • Jul 3, 1995Substantial damage · serious injuries · North Benton, OHN88631
  • Mar 16, 1985Minor damage · fatal injuries · Winter Haven, FLN6716H
  • Feb 15, 1984Destroyed · fatal injuries · Haines, AK
  • Jul 16, 1983Substantial damage · none injuries · Soldotna, AK

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

0 reports on Piper J3C-65S airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19403
19412
19421
19451
194614
Unknown5

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
TX4
CA3
MN3
NJ2
NY2
WI2
AK1
AL1
CT1
DE1

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.
See the registered Piper J3C-65S aircraft

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

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N2225M1946Camden, TNJun 18, 2015
N257301940Walker, MNMar 23, 2023
N307661940Galena, AKMay 24, 1995
N326731940San Jose, CANov 18, 2009
N32955—Grand Marais, MNSep 5, 2017
N3316N1946Johnson, VTNov 22, 2013
N354991941Frenchtown, NJAug 11, 2005
N3574W1946Walker, MNMar 23, 2023
N3613K1946Waller, TXDec 8, 2005
N426441945Wilmington, DEApr 18, 2007
N495001942Cottonwood, CADec 17, 2021
N702721946Santa Cruz, CAFeb 10, 2017
N702741941Charleston, MSMar 25, 2023
N70661—Centre, ALSep 12, 2013
N70897—Carson City, NVOct 1, 2019
N709141946Elma, NYSep 30, 2010
N710141946Columbus, WINov 17, 2020
N881511946Missoula, MTOct 20, 2022
N919431946Fort Edward, NYOct 27, 1993
N920441946Tomahawk, WIFeb 8, 2024
N92167—New Milford, CTFeb 14, 2024
N926201946Slaton, TXOct 28, 2022
N987011946Denton, TXJul 1, 1983
N98729—Newton, NJJan 7, 2023
N987621946Austin, TXMar 16, 2024

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