N21848 - Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N21848 is a Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Legros Donald P in Jennings, LA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 6, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on October 25, 2016. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N21848 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1DA3F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N21848 was last updated on September 9, 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 N21848. 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
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
April 6, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 25, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
LEGROS DONALD P
Address
23401 HIGHWAY 26
City
JENNINGS
State / Zip Code
Louisiana70546-8641
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)
50355077
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1DA3F

Additional Details

Registration
N21848
Serial Number
2631
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00881622

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC