N24500 - 1939 Piper J3L-65S Aircraft Registration

J3

1939 PIPER J3L-65S

Aircraft Description

N24500 is a 1939 Piper J3L-65S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ophelia Air LLC in Cherry Hill, NJ. The registration certificate was issued on September 28, 2025. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-145B SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N24500 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A24503 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N24500 was last updated on September 28, 2025. 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 N24500. 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
1939
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
J3L-65S
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
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 28, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
OPHELIA AIR LLC
Address
1037 CARDINAL LN
City
CHERRY HILL
State / Zip Code
New Jersey08003-2943
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-145B SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50442403
Mode S Code (Hex)
A24503

Additional Details

Registration
N24500
Serial Number
3233
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2032
Last Action Date
September 28, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00272722

Data Source

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

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