N1468N - 1947 Piper J-3 Aircraft Registration

J3

1947 PIPER J-3

Aircraft Description

N1468N is a 1947 Piper J-3, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Depoy Lowell K in Salem, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 16, 1952. The registration certificate was issued on July 7, 1999. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N1468N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0BC77 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1468N was last updated on April 28, 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 N1468N. 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
J-3
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
J3J-3 Cub
Cruise Speed
56 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 16, 1952
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 7, 1999

Registered Owner

Name
DEPOY LOWELL K
Address
1750 E RUDDER RD
City
SALEM
State / Zip Code
Indiana47167-5957
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)
50136167
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0BC77

Additional Details

Registration
N1468N
Serial Number
23001
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00015028

Data Source

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

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