N22714 - 1938 Piper J3C-50 Aircraft Registration

J3

1938 PIPER J3C-50

Aircraft Description

N22714 is a 1938 Piper J3C-50, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Johnson Curtis in Somers, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 10, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on December 9, 2024. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2031. Powered by a Franklin 4AC176B SER engine producing 65 horsepower, N22714 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1FD9A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N22714 was last updated on December 9, 2024. 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 N22714. 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-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
September 10, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 9, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
JOHNSON CURTIS
Address
39 DRIFTWOOD
City
SOMERS
State / Zip Code
New York10589-1607
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
FRANKLIN
Engine Model
4AC176B SER
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50376632
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1FD9A

Additional Details

Registration
N22714
Serial Number
2688
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2031
Last Action Date
December 9, 2024
Last Update Date
December 9, 2024
Unique ID
00695510

Data Source

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

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