N3047T - 1951 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1951 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N3047T is a 1951 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Botter Eugene S in Wilmer, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 7, 1951. The registration certificate was issued on July 26, 1991. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N3047T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3318D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3047T was last updated on March 24, 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 N3047T. 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
1951
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 7, 1951
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 26, 1991

Registered Owner

Name
BOTTER EUGENE S
Address
2231 BAXTER RD
City
WILMER
State / Zip Code
Alabama36581
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
50630615
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3318D

Additional Details

Registration
N3047T
Serial Number
10198
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00415591

Data Source

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

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