N32635 - 1940 Piper J3L-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1940 PIPER J3L-65

Aircraft Description

N32635 is a 1940 Piper J3L-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Smith James E Trustee in Kalispell, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 18, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on February 8, 2024. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N32635 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A38779 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N32635 was last updated on February 8, 2024. 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 N32635. 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
January 18, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 8, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
SMITH JAMES E TRUSTEE
Address
PO BOX 8177
City
KALISPELL
State / Zip Code
Montana59904-1177
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C145 SERIES
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50703571
Mode S Code (Hex)
A38779

Additional Details

Registration
N32635
Serial Number
5504
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2031
Last Action Date
February 8, 2024
Last Update Date
February 8, 2024
Unique ID
00771943

Data Source

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

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