N24778 - 1984 Piper J3F-50 Aircraft Registration

J3

1984 PIPER J3F-50

Aircraft Description

N24778 is a 1984 Piper J3F-50, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Pike Timothy B in Odessa, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 28, 1952. The registration certificate was issued on October 1, 1996. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Franklin 4AC150-50 engine producing 50 horsepower, N24778 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A24D6E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N24778 was last updated on May 26, 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 N24778. 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
1984
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
J3F-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
June 28, 1952
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 1, 1996

Registered Owner

Name
PIKE TIMOTHY B
Address
13730 PLAINVIEW RD
City
ODESSA
State / Zip Code
Florida33556-4043
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
FRANKLIN
Engine Model
4AC150-50
Horsepower
50 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50446556
Mode S Code (Hex)
A24D6E

Additional Details

Registration
N24778
Serial Number
3440
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00456071

Data Source

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

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