N31068 - 1940 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1940 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N31068 is a 1940 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to 3G Classic Aviation INC in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 24, 1940. The registration certificate was issued on September 22, 2011. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A34A1C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N31068 was last updated on December 15, 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 N31068. 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
September 24, 1940
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 22, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
3G CLASSIC AVIATION INC
Address
PO BOX 8702
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19899-8702
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
50645034
Mode S Code (Hex)
A34A1C

Additional Details

Registration
N31068
Serial Number
5291
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
December 15, 2023
Last Update Date
December 15, 2023
Unique ID
00281423

Data Source

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

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