Piper J3L
15 Piper J3L aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1939–1946. Most are registered in WA, CA and DE.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 15
- Years built
- 1939–1946
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Piper J3L 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 J3L airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Piper J3L aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- May 8, 2010Substantial damage · none injuries · Kyle, SDN24502
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19951 report on Piper J3L airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- harness1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1939 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 3 | |
| 1941 | 1 | |
| 1946 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 6 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Piper J3L airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 1 NTSB event since 1982 involve Piper J3L airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 1 service difficulty report on Piper J3L airframes since 1995. 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
J3L aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N24502 | 1939 | New Underwood, SD | May 14, 2011 |
| N24637 | — | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | May 10, 2012 |
| N24777 | 1939 | Okeechobee, FL | Jul 20, 2026 |
| N25876 | 1939 | Duluth, MN | Mar 19, 1992 |
| N26085 | — | Doylestown, OH | Jul 10, 2026 |
| N26769 | 1940 | Chehalis, WA | Feb 23, 2026 |
| N27065 | 1940 | Flower Mound, TX | Aug 8, 2018 |
| N27967 | 1940 | Sumner, ME | Nov 25, 2024 |
| N3083X | — | Oakesdale, WA | Apr 28, 2011 |
| N31085 | — | Stowe, PA | Apr 18, 2023 |
| N35081 | — | Palatine Bridge, NY | Jan 17, 2024 |
| N38345 | — | Sumter, SC | Jul 6, 2024 |
| N40827 | 1941 | Lake Geneva, WI | May 10, 2023 |
| N511ZK | 1946 | Dover, DE | Jan 7, 2026 |
| N85DF | 1939 | Warrensburg, MO | Oct 5, 2024 |