N1406V - 1944 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1944 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N1406V is a 1944 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Jacks Air Service INC in Greenville, ME. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 7, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on April 20, 1978. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N1406V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0A5EE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1406V was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.4662, -76.1688 on June 10, 2024. The FAA registry record for N1406V was last updated on January 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 N1406V. 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
1944
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
July 7, 1956
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 20, 1978

Registered Owner

Name
JACKS AIR SERVICE INC
Address
PO BOX 338
City
GREENVILLE
State / Zip Code
Maine04441-0338
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)
50122756
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0A5EE

Additional Details

Registration
N1406V
Serial Number
12891
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00751600

Last Known Position

Date
June 10, 2024 (UTC 01:23:42)
Airport
Latitude
39.466202
Longitude
-76.1688

Data Source

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

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