N33227 - 1940 Piper J3F-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1940 PIPER J3F-65

Aircraft Description

N33227 is a 1940 Piper J3F-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cranwill Joseph H in Chatham, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 23, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on October 20, 2023. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2030. Powered by a Franklin 4AC176B SER engine producing 65 horsepower, N33227 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A39FFB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N33227 was last updated on October 20, 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 N33227. 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
J3F-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
July 23, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 20, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
CRANWILL JOSEPH H
Address
5550 WESLEY CHAPEL RD
City
CHATHAM
State / Zip Code
Illinois62629-8674
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
FRANKLIN
Engine Model
4AC176B SER
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50717773
Mode S Code (Hex)
A39FFB

Additional Details

Registration
N33227
Serial Number
5902
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00522153

Data Source

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

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