N25986 - 1939 Piper J3F-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1939 PIPER J3F-65

Aircraft Description

N25986 is a 1939 Piper J3F-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Douglas R Herlihy LLC in Goldendale, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 3, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on June 16, 2024. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2031. Powered by a Franklin 4AC176B SER engine producing 65 horsepower, N25986 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A27C7C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N25986 was last updated on June 16, 2024. 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 N25986. 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
J3F-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
December 3, 1959
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 16, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
DOUGLAS R HERLIHY LLC
Address
PO BOX 1220
City
GOLDENDALE
State / Zip Code
Washington98620-1220
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
FRANKLIN
Engine Model
4AC176B SER
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50476174
Mode S Code (Hex)
A27C7C

Additional Details

Registration
N25986
Serial Number
3934
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2031
Last Action Date
June 16, 2024
Last Update Date
June 16, 2024
Unique ID
00453172

Data Source

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

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