N2126M - 1946 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

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1946 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N2126M is a 1946 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Willis Charles D in Katy, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 30, 2002. The registration certificate was issued on November 13, 2001. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N2126M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1C426 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2126M was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.8102, -122.4886 on March 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2126M was last updated on June 16, 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 N2126M. 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
January 30, 2002
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 13, 2001

Registered Owner

Name
WILLIS CHARLES D
Address
3207 LATROBE LN
City
KATY
State / Zip Code
Texas77450-8536
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)
50342046
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1C426

Additional Details

Registration
N2126M
Serial Number
20912
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00363907

Last Known Position

Date
March 2, 2026 (UTC 01:39:36)
Airport
Latitude
37.810226
Longitude
-122.488559

Data Source

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

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