N21831 - 1938 Piper J3F-50 Aircraft Registration

J3

1938 PIPER J3F-50

Aircraft Description

N21831 is a 1938 Piper J3F-50, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Roberson Carlton L in Williamson, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 26, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on January 28, 2020. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C75 SERIES engine producing 75 horsepower, N21831 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1DA15 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N21831 was last updated on February 23, 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 N21831. 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
J3F-50
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
May 26, 1971
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 28, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
ROBERSON CARLTON L
Address
308 LUFBERY CIR
City
WILLIAMSON
State / Zip Code
Georgia30292-3467
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C75 SERIES
Horsepower
75 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50355025
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1DA15

Additional Details

Registration
N21831
Serial Number
2608
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
February 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00131632

Data Source

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

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