N27973 - 1941 Piper J3F-60 Aircraft Registration

J3

1941 PIPER J3F-60

Aircraft Description

N27973 is a 1941 Piper J3F-60, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Tolan Jeffrey in Huntington Beach, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 8, 1964. The registration certificate was issued on December 30, 2025. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N27973 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2CB54 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N27973 was last updated on December 30, 2025. 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 N27973. 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
J3F-60
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 8, 1964
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 30, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
TOLAN JEFFREY
Address
20151 S NEW BRITAIN LN
City
HUNTINGTON BEACH
State / Zip Code
California92646-4437
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C65 SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50545524
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2CB54

Additional Details

Registration
N27973
Serial Number
4487
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2032
Last Action Date
December 30, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00520243

Data Source

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

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