N1578N - Piper J-3C Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J-3C

Aircraft Description

N1578N is a Piper J-3C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Thibodeaux David J in Anna, TX. The registration certificate was issued on November 23, 2020. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0E7AD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1578N was last updated on April 1, 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 N1578N. 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
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
J-3C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
J3J-3 Cub
Cruise Speed
54 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 23, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
THIBODEAUX DAVID J
Address
7788 COUNTY ROAD 530
City
ANNA
State / Zip Code
Texas75409-6201
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
50163655
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0E7AD

Additional Details

Registration
N1578N
Serial Number
23110
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
April 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00120940

Data Source

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

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