C-BUY - 1946 Cub J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

1946 Cub J3C-65

Aircraft Description

C-BUY is a 1946 Cub J3C-65, a single-engine aircraft registered to John S Melnick in High River, Alberta. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C004C5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

CubCrafters, based in Yakima, Washington, manufactures modern interpretations of the classic Piper Cub design. The Carbon Cub and XCub are high-performance backcountry aircraft with STOL capability, modern avionics, and carbon fiber construction. AviatorDB tracks 43 Cub aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the J3C-65 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving C-BUY. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1946
Manufacturer
Cub
Model
J3C-65
Type Aircraft
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
John S Melnick
Address
Box 5113
City
High River
State / Zip Code
AlbertaT1V1M3
Country
Canada

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
Mode S Code (Hex)
C004C5

Additional Details

Registration
C-BUY
Serial Number
110C
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
Last Update Date
January 24, 2026
Unique ID

Data Source

Data provided by Transport Canada. Contact the agency directly for more information.

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC