N3280N - 1946 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N3280N is a 1946 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Airborne Aircraft INC in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 25, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on June 15, 2022. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-200-A engine producing 100 horsepower, N3280N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A38E6D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3280N was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.9878, -81.0572 on July 4, 2024. The FAA registry record for N3280N was last updated on May 14, 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 N3280N. 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
February 25, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 15, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
AIRBORNE AIRCRAFT INC
Address
108 W 13TH ST STE 105
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19801-1145
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-200-A
Horsepower
100 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50707155
Mode S Code (Hex)
A38E6D

Additional Details

Registration
N3280N
Serial Number
22476
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2029
Last Action Date
May 14, 2024
Last Update Date
May 14, 2024
Unique ID
00232003

Last Known Position

Date
April 20, 2026 (UTC 00:10:35)
Airport
Latitude
34.333625
Longitude
-81.114807

Data Source

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

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