N1273V - 1945 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1945 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N1273V is a 1945 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Blue Sky Properties INC in Gainesville, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 4, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on June 21, 2016. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N1273V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A07088 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1273V was last updated on August 11, 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 N1273V. 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
1945
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
June 4, 1956
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 21, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
BLUE SKY PROPERTIES INC
Address
5005 NW 119TH ST
City
GAINESVILLE
State / Zip Code
Florida32653-3620
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C65 SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50070210
Mode S Code (Hex)
A07088

Additional Details

Registration
N1273V
Serial Number
13998
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2029
Last Action Date
August 11, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00400660

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC