N123BW - 1946 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N123BW is a 1946 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wiplinger Robert D in Inver Grove Hts, MN. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 25, 1950. The registration certificate was issued on August 13, 1992. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N123BW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A05F05 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N123BW was last updated on April 21, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Piper J-3 Cub, America's most influential training aircraft, transformed general aviation from an elite pursuit into a democratic opportunity for millions. First flown in 1937, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seated two occupants in tandem configuration. With its distinctive 35-foot wingspan and fabric-covered steel tube fuselage, the aircraft became synonymous with flight training during World War II. Manufactured by Piper Aircraft Company, over 19,888 Cubs rolled off production lines between 1938 and 1947. AviatorDB tracks 48,285 Piper aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is J3.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N123BW. 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
PIPER
Model
J3C-65
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
J3J-3 Cub
Cruise Speed
67 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 25, 1950
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 13, 1992

Registered Owner

Name
WIPLINGER ROBERT D
Address
9100 RIVER RD
City
INVER GROVE HTS
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55076
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50057405
Mode S Code (Hex)
A05F05

Additional Details

Registration
N123BW
Serial Number
17264
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00321360

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC