N23446 - 1937 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1937 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N23446 is a 1937 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Vagabond LLC in Baton Rouge, LA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 30, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on September 20, 2016. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N23446 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A21A5F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N23446 was last updated on September 2, 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 N23446. 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
1937
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
January 30, 1962
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 20, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
VAGABOND LLC
Address
9770 HIGHLAND RD
City
BATON ROUGE
State / Zip Code
Louisiana70810-4031
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)
50415137
Mode S Code (Hex)
A21A5F

Additional Details

Registration
N23446
Serial Number
3186
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 2, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00242312

Data Source

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

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