N2053M - 1946 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N2053M is a 1946 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Van Houten James M in Alachua, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 15, 2001. The registration certificate was issued on May 16, 2018. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-200 SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N2053M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1A763 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2053M was last updated on May 12, 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 N2053M. 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
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
May 15, 2001
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 16, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
VAN HOUTEN JAMES M
Address
14407 NW 154TH TER
City
ALACHUA
State / Zip Code
Florida32615-4813
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-200 SERIES
Horsepower
100 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50323543
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1A763

Additional Details

Registration
N2053M
Serial Number
20826
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00581112

Data Source

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

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