N21506 - 1938 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1938 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N21506 is a 1938 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rootlieb Jerry V in Seal Beach, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 21, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on July 14, 2008. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N21506 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1CE8C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N21506 was last tracked by AviatorDB near San Gabriel Valley Airport (KEMT) on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N21506 was last updated on March 24, 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 N21506. 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
November 21, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 14, 2008

Registered Owner

Name
ROOTLIEB JERRY V
Address
1005 SEAL WAY
City
SEAL BEACH
State / Zip Code
California90740-6417
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)
50347214
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1CE8C

Additional Details

Registration
N21506
Serial Number
2364
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00121642

Last Known Position

Date
April 5, 2026 (UTC 16:32:28)
Airport
Latitude
34.085953
Longitude
-118.034279

Data Source

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

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