N16585 - 1946 Piper-hoesch J-3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER-HOESCH J-3C-65

Aircraft Description

N16585 is a 1946 Piper-hoesch J-3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Alegre Richard E in Ventura, CA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 7, 1985. The registration certificate was issued on August 24, 2020. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N16585 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A107CF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N16585 was last updated on March 10, 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 1 Piper-hoesch 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 N16585. 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
1946
Manufacturer
PIPER-HOESCH
Model
J-3C-65
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
J3J-3 Cub
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 7, 1985
Classification
Experimental 1 Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 24, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
ALEGRE RICHARD E
Address
9501 EL CAJON ST
City
VENTURA
State / Zip Code
California93004-1756
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)
50203717
Mode S Code (Hex)
A107CF

Additional Details

Registration
N16585
Serial Number
RH 17868
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00012180

Data Source

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

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