N21523 - 1938 Piper J-3 Aircraft Registration

J3

1938 PIPER J-3

Aircraft Description

N21523 is a 1938 Piper J-3, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Monreal Michael E in North Barrington, IL. The registration certificate was issued on February 7, 2024. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor A80 SERIES engine producing 80 horsepower, N21523 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1CECF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N21523 was last updated on February 8, 2026. 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 N21523. 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
J-3
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
J3J-3 Cub
Cruise Speed
56 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 7, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
MONREAL MICHAEL E
Address
254 SHADY LN
City
NORTH BARRINGTON
State / Zip Code
Illinois60010-2163
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A80 SERIES
Horsepower
80 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50347317
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1CECF

Additional Details

Registration
N21523
Serial Number
2361
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2031
Last Action Date
February 8, 2026
Last Update Date
February 7, 2024
Unique ID
00038238

Data Source

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

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