N33236 - 1940 Piper J3F-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1940 PIPER J3F-65

Aircraft Description

N33236 is a 1940 Piper J3F-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Smith Ernest C in Cato, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 28, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on August 8, 1979. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Franklin 4AC176B SER engine producing 65 horsepower, N33236 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3A01D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N33236 was last updated on May 12, 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 N33236. 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
May 28, 1959
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 8, 1979

Registered Owner

Name
SMITH ERNEST C
Address
11968 STATE ROUTE 38
City
CATO
State / Zip Code
New York13033-8672
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)
50720035
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3A01D

Additional Details

Registration
N33236
Serial Number
5911
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00792153

Data Source

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

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