N21668 - 1938 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1938 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N21668 is a 1938 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sibra Ray W in Big Sandy, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 13, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on January 15, 2003. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N21668 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1D317 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N21668 was last updated on August 4, 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 N21668. 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
July 13, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 15, 2003

Registered Owner

Name
SIBRA RAY W
Address
4612 JUDITH LANDING RD
City
BIG SANDY
State / Zip Code
Montana59520-8212
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)
50351427
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1D317

Additional Details

Registration
N21668
Serial Number
2555
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00071562

Data Source

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

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