N20886 - 1938 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1938 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N20886 is a 1938 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ari Ben Aviator INC in Fort Pierce, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 8, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on September 27, 1993. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A40 SERIES engine producing 40 horsepower, N20886 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1B34A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N20886 was last updated on May 5, 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 N20886. 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
1938
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
June 8, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 27, 1993

Registered Owner

Name
ARI BEN AVIATOR INC
Address
3800 SAINT LUCIE BLVD
City
FORT PIERCE
State / Zip Code
Florida34946-9022
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A40 SERIES
Horsepower
40 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50331512
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1B34A

Additional Details

Registration
N20886
Serial Number
2195
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00821692

Data Source

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

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