N2068M - 1946 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N2068M is a 1946 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Butler Steve L in Sioux City, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 20, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on November 1, 1985. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N2068M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1ABC9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2068M was last updated on June 23, 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 N2068M. 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
April 20, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 1, 1985

Registered Owner

Name
BUTLER STEVE L
Address
3008 SOUTH GLASS
City
SIOUX CITY
State / Zip Code
Iowa51106
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)
50325711
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1ABC9

Additional Details

Registration
N2068M
Serial Number
20847
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00851172

Data Source

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

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