N27016 - 1940 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1940 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N27016 is a 1940 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Porter Michael P in East Liverpool, OH. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 22, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on December 7, 1999. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N27016 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2A916 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N27016 was last updated on July 28, 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 N27016. 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
July 22, 1976
Classification
Restricted 3 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 7, 1999

Registered Owner

Name
PORTER MICHAEL P
Address
15360 SPRUCEVALE RD UNIT 13B
City
EAST LIVERPOOL
State / Zip Code
Ohio43920-9021
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-235 SERIES
Horsepower
115 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50524426
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2A916

Additional Details

Registration
N27016
Serial Number
4301
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
July 28, 2023
Unique ID
00083542

Data Source

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

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