N22787 - 1938 Piper J3C-50 Aircraft Registration

J3

1938 PIPER J3C-50

Aircraft Description

N22787 is a 1938 Piper J3C-50, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bosworth Michael A in Sabetha, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 12, 2013. The registration certificate was issued on November 26, 2012. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A-65-8 engine producing 65 horsepower, N22787 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1FE92 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N22787 was last updated on June 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 N22787. 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
February 12, 2013
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 26, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
BOSWORTH MICHAEL A
Address
2120 ACORN RD
City
SABETHA
State / Zip Code
Kansas66534-9425
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A-65-8
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50377222
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1FE92

Additional Details

Registration
N22787
Serial Number
2722
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01019604

Data Source

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

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