N27979 - 1940 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1940 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N27979 is a 1940 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mcmillen Joseph F in Dyersburg, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 13, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on December 11, 2024. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N27979 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2CB5A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N27979 was last updated on December 11, 2024. 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 N27979. 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
March 13, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 11, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
MCMILLEN JOSEPH F
Address
2120 LAKE RD
City
DYERSBURG
State / Zip Code
Tennessee38024-1809
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)
50545532
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2CB5A

Additional Details

Registration
N27979
Serial Number
4490
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2031
Last Action Date
December 11, 2024
Last Update Date
December 11, 2024
Unique ID
00500243

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC