N1973M - Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N1973M is a Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Scruggs John S in Hazlehurst, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 20, 2008. The registration certificate was issued on March 30, 2020. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C85-8 engine producing 85 horsepower, N1973M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A184F9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1973M was last updated on October 13, 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 N1973M. 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
March 20, 2008
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 30, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
SCRUGGS JOHN S
Address
PO BOX 557
City
HAZLEHURST
State / Zip Code
Georgia31539-0557
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85-8
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50302371
Mode S Code (Hex)
A184F9

Additional Details

Registration
N1973M
Serial Number
21572
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 13, 2023
Last Update Date
October 13, 2023
Unique ID
00933040

Data Source

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

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