N2583Z - 1946 Piper J-3 Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J-3

Aircraft Description

N2583Z is a 1946 Piper J-3, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Taildraggers LLC in Cherry Valley, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 13, 1985. The registration certificate was issued on May 11, 2023. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N2583Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2780F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2583Z was last updated on June 6, 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 N2583Z. 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
1946
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
J-3
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
J3J-3 Cub
Cruise Speed
56 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 13, 1985
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 11, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
TAILDRAGGERS LLC
Address
19684 FREE CHURCH RD
City
CALEDONIA
State / Zip Code
Illinois61011-9305
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50474017
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2780F

Additional Details

Registration
N2583Z
Serial Number
18687
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2030
Last Action Date
May 6, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00613122

Data Source

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

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