N26838 - 1940 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1940 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N26838 is a 1940 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gross Scott A in Williamsburg, VA. The registration certificate was issued on May 17, 1994. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N26838 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A29F97 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N26838 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.2345, -76.7291 on March 1, 2026. The FAA registry record for N26838 was last updated on October 20, 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 N26838. 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
1940
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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 17, 1994

Registered Owner

Name
GROSS SCOTT A
Address
216 KINGSWOOD DR
City
WILLIAMSBURG
State / Zip Code
Virginia23185-3223
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)
50517627
Mode S Code (Hex)
A29F97

Additional Details

Registration
N26838
Serial Number
4212
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
October 20, 2023
Unique ID
00061158

Last Known Position

Date
May 10, 2026 (UTC 23:57:22)
Airport
Latitude
37.231316
Longitude
-76.723858

Data Source

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

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