N3253N - 1946 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N3253N is a 1946 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Comanche Warbirds INC in Houston, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 12, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on February 10, 2003. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N3253N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A383B1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3253N was last updated on September 22, 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 N3253N. 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 12, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 10, 2003

Registered Owner

Name
COMANCHE WARBIRDS INC
Address
1375 ENCLAVE PKWY
City
HOUSTON
State / Zip Code
Texas77077-2026
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)
50701661
Mode S Code (Hex)
A383B1

Additional Details

Registration
N3253N
Serial Number
22444
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 22, 2023
Last Update Date
September 22, 2023
Unique ID
00801923

Data Source

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

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