N2278M - Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N2278M is a Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bergstrom James W Jr in Kapolei, HI. The registration certificate was issued on August 22, 2019. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N2278M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1FE7E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2278M was last updated on August 25, 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 N2278M. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 22, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
BERGSTROM JAMES W JR
Address
92-2056 KULIHI ST
City
KAPOLEI
State / Zip Code
Hawaii96707-3411
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)
50377176
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1FE7E

Additional Details

Registration
N2278M
Serial Number
21077
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
August 25, 2023
Unique ID
00091992

Data Source

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

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