N128BL - 1947 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1947 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N128BL is a 1947 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Houdek Dennis E in Roseburg, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 24, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on December 10, 2010. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N128BL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0718E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N128BL was last updated on September 22, 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 N128BL. 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
1947
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
April 24, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 10, 2010

Registered Owner

Name
HOUDEK DENNIS E
Address
185 ACORN DR
City
ROSEBURG
State / Zip Code
Oregon97470-9401
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-235 SERIES
Horsepower
115 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50070616
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0718E

Additional Details

Registration
N128BL
Serial Number
7569
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00702733

Data Source

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

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