Piper J3F-50
22 Piper J3F-50 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1938–1984. Most are registered in PA, FL and MI.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 22
- Years built
- 1938–1984
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Piper J3F-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.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 1
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 1
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Piper J3F-50 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Piper J3F-50 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Feb 3, 2021Substantial damage · none injuries · Weidman, MIN26811
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Piper J3F-50 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1938 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 12 | |
| 1940 | 2 | |
| 1966 | 1 | |
| 1984 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 5 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Piper J3F-50 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 1 NTSB event since 1982 involve Piper J3F-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
J3F-50 aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N21831 | 1938 | Williamson, GA | Jan 28, 2020 |
| N22894 | — | Bellefonte, PA | Nov 29, 2022 |
| N22986 | — | Collinsville, OK | Apr 14, 2020 |
| N23101 | 1939 | Mitchell, SD | Jul 5, 2018 |
| N23165 | 1939 | Tucson, AZ | Apr 4, 2007 |
| N23226 | 1939 | Hammond, WI | Mar 12, 2021 |
| N23252 | 1939 | Wilmington, DE | Aug 13, 2023 |
| N232PB | — | Hood River, OR | Jan 25, 2010 |
| N23410 | 1966 | Hampshire, IL | Mar 18, 1995 |
| N235P | 1939 | Worthington, OH | — |
| N24778 | 1984 | Odessa, FL | Oct 1, 1996 |
| N24853 | — | New Smyrna Beach, FL | Sep 9, 2020 |
| N24992 | 1939 | Salem, IN | Jun 29, 1999 |
| N25052 | 1939 | Winfield, PA | Jan 6, 2014 |
| N25708 | 1939 | Wernersville, PA | Apr 6, 2000 |
| N25755 | 1939 | Mendota Heights, MN | Sep 7, 2017 |
| N25835 | 1939 | Texas City, TX | Mar 22, 2022 |
| N25977 | 1939 | Edinboro, PA | Jul 7, 2014 |
| N26811 | 1940 | Lakeview, MI | Sep 8, 1993 |
| N26846 | 1939 | Montrose, MI | Feb 8, 2023 |
| N28162 | 1940 | Raleigh, NC | Feb 1, 2006 |
| N37430 | — | New London, NC | Sep 1, 2022 |