N27974 - Piper J3F-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J3F-65

Aircraft Description

N27974 is a Piper J3F-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Crossroads Farms INC in Aurora, NE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 24, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on May 16, 2023. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2030. Powered by a Franklin 4AC176B SER engine producing 65 horsepower, N27974 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2CB55 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N27974 was last updated on May 16, 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 N27974. 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
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
J3F-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
May 24, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 16, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
CROSSROADS FARMS INC
Address
1008 W 17 RD
City
AURORA
State / Zip Code
Nebraska68818-6300
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
FRANKLIN
Engine Model
4AC176B SER
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50545525
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2CB55

Additional Details

Registration
N27974
Serial Number
4486
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2030
Last Action Date
May 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00840243

Data Source

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

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