N24609 - Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N24609 is a Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Clay Wesley A in Harlan, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 30, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on February 7, 2014. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N24609 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A248C3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N24609 was last updated on October 7, 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 N24609. 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
March 30, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 7, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
CLAY WESLEY A
Address
1015 OAK RD
City
HARLAN
State / Zip Code
Iowa51537-4811
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)
50444303
Mode S Code (Hex)
A248C3

Additional Details

Registration
N24609
Serial Number
3296
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
October 7, 2023
Last Update Date
October 7, 2023
Unique ID
00092682

Data Source

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

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