N32581 - 1940 Piper J3L-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1940 PIPER J3L-65

Aircraft Description

N32581 is a 1940 Piper J3L-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Demio Douglas in Westbrook, CT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 13, 1962. Powered by a Lycoming 0-145B SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N32581 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3846D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N32581 was last updated on July 28, 2010. 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 N32581. 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
J3L-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
December 13, 1962
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
DEMIO DOUGLAS
Address
59 POST AVE
City
WESTBROOK
State / Zip Code
Connecticut06498
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-145B SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50702155
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3846D

Additional Details

Registration
N32581
Serial Number
5470
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
July 28, 2010
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00051933

Data Source

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

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