Piper J3C-85
34 Piper J3C-85 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1939–1946. Most are registered in WI, FL and MO.
- Registered today
- 34
- Years built
- 1939–1946
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Piper J3C-85 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-85
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 3
- Destroyed
- 1
- Substantial damage
- 2
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Piper J3C-85 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Piper J3C-85 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Piper J3C-85 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1939 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 4 | |
| 1941 | 2 | |
| 1944 | 1 | |
| 1945 | 3 | |
| 1946 | 12 | |
| Unknown | 7 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Piper J3C-85 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 3 NTSB events since 1982 involve Piper J3C-85 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
- Not Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 67 mph
J3C-85 aircraft
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N2130M | 1946 | Columbia, MO | Mar 13, 2020 |
| N2176M | 1946 | Victor, NY | Mar 20, 2023 |
| N23240 | 1939 | Arroyo Grande, CA | Jul 12, 2016 |
| N24721 | 1939 | Billings, MT | Mar 28, 2018 |
| N24759 | 1939 | Onida, SD | Mar 2, 2016 |
| N25248 | — | Fort Wayne, IN | Mar 25, 2023 |
| N25804 | — | Augusta, MO | Nov 5, 2021 |
| N3068K | 1946 | Flower Mound, TX | — |
| N30846 | 1940 | Verona, WI | May 15, 2019 |
| N31126 | 1940 | Medford, WI | Oct 22, 1974 |
| N33010 | 1940 | Lake Tapps, WA | Mar 5, 2025 |
| N33160 | 1940 | Forest Lake, MN | Jun 24, 2026 |
| N33RQ | 1939 | Saint James, MO | May 21, 2024 |
| N35431 | 1941 | Birchwood, WI | Jul 18, 2013 |
| N38449 | 1939 | Tulsa, OK | Oct 27, 2003 |
| N38757 | — | Naperville, IL | Jan 29, 2020 |
| N41175 | 1941 | Parshall, ND | Oct 24, 2006 |
| N42083 | 1945 | Lakeway, TX | Apr 11, 2024 |
| N42782 | 1945 | Big Lake, AK | Dec 10, 1993 |
| N42806 | 1945 | Salome, AZ | Oct 29, 1976 |
| N5496N | 1944 | Franksville, WI | Mar 14, 2018 |
| N62941 | — | Boynton Beach, FL | Oct 28, 1998 |
| N6529H | 1946 | San Mateo, CA | May 19, 2020 |
| N7004H | 1946 | Hinton, WV | Sep 12, 2007 |
| N70281 | 1946 | Anchorage, KY | Apr 15, 2025 |