N26096 - 1939 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1939 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N26096 is a 1939 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Follansbee Art in Fairfax Station, VA. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 24, 2000. The registration certificate was issued on March 3, 2006. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N26096 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A282AF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N26096 was last updated on September 9, 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 N26096. 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
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
November 24, 2000
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 3, 2006

Registered Owner

Name
FOLLANSBEE ART
Address
10721 SHADOWGLEN TRL
City
FAIRFAX STATION
State / Zip Code
Virginia22039-2429
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)
50501257
Mode S Code (Hex)
A282AF

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N26096
Serial Number
4057
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
September 9, 2023
Unique ID
00153242

Data Source

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

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