N1863M - Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N1863M is a Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Buckelew James Eric in Gulf Breeze, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 8, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on April 30, 2019. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N1863M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A159C3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1863M was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.6828, -86.8460 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1863M was last updated on July 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 N1863M. 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
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
October 8, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 30, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
BUCKELEW JAMES ERIC
Address
1353 PLAYERS CLUB CIR
City
GULF BREEZE
State / Zip Code
Florida32563-3521
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)
50254703
Mode S Code (Hex)
A159C3

Additional Details

Registration
N1863M
Serial Number
9898
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
July 28, 2023
Unique ID
00892700

Last Known Position

Date
May 23, 2026 (UTC 23:42:32)
Airport
Latitude
30.366028
Longitude
-86.931475

Data Source

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

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