N26868 - 1941 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1941 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N26868 is a 1941 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Musser Alvin M Jr in Memphis, MO. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 22, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on June 22, 2012. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-320 SERIES engine producing 150 horsepower, N26868 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2A000 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N26868 was last updated on May 19, 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 N26868. 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
1941
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
January 22, 1976
Classification
Experimental 3 Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 22, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
MUSSER ALVIN M JR
Address
13567 STATE ROUTE D
City
MEMPHIS
State / Zip Code
Missouri63555
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-320 SERIES
Horsepower
150 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50520000
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2A000

Additional Details

Registration
N26868
Serial Number
4252
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00693462

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC