N1499N - 1947 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1947 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N1499N is a 1947 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sylvester Sean in North Pole, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 11, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on February 21, 2025. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N1499N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0C7BF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1499N was last updated on February 21, 2025. 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 N1499N. 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
September 11, 1955
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 21, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
SYLVESTER SEAN
Address
1106 AIRLINE DR
City
NORTH POLE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99705-5388
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)
50143677
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0C7BF

Additional Details

Registration
N1499N
Serial Number
23027
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 29, 2032
Last Action Date
February 21, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00330810

Data Source

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

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