N1979M - 1959 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1959 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N1979M is a 1959 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Williams C M in Kennesaw, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 11, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on March 25, 1997. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-145B SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N1979M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A185CB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1979M was last updated on September 15, 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 N1979M. 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
1959
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
July 11, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 25, 1997

Registered Owner

Name
WILLIAMS C M
Address
2267 LONG BOW CHASE
City
KENNESAW
State / Zip Code
Georgia30144
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-145B SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50302713
Mode S Code (Hex)
A185CB

Additional Details

Registration
N1979M
Serial Number
8901
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
September 15, 2023
Unique ID
00353070

Data Source

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

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