N3228N - 1946 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N3228N is a 1946 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Spoor Rhys D in Friday Harbor, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 1, 1966. The registration certificate was issued on July 7, 2023. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N3228N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3793B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3228N was last updated on July 7, 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 N3228N. 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
1946
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
August 1, 1966
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 7, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
SPOOR RHYS D
Address
SPUART ISLAND
695 MARINE LN
City
FRIDAY HARBOR
State / Zip Code
Washington98250-9081
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-235 SERIES
Horsepower
115 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50674473
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3793B

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N3228N
Serial Number
22420
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2030
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
July 7, 2023
Unique ID
00551833

Data Source

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

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