N27941 - 1940 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1940 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N27941 is a 1940 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Draggin My Tail INC in Huntington, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 29, 2006. The registration certificate was issued on April 23, 2020. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C85-12 engine producing 85 horsepower, N27941 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2CAE9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N27941 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 N27941. 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
August 29, 2006
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 23, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
DRAGGIN MY TAIL INC
Address
10 HAMILTON LN
City
HUNTINGTON
State / Zip Code
New York11743-5129
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85-12
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50545351
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2CAE9

Additional Details

Registration
N27941
Serial Number
4442
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00342032

Data Source

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

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