N33551 - 1945 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1945 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N33551 is a 1945 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ottem David L in Othello, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 15, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on February 3, 2009. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N33551 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3AB83 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N33551 was last updated on August 18, 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 N33551. 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
1945
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
May 15, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 3, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
OTTEM DAVID L
Address
1135 S LEMASTER RD
City
OTHELLO
State / Zip Code
Washington99344-9789
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50725603
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3AB83

Additional Details

Registration
N33551
Serial Number
13989
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
August 18, 2023
Unique ID
00452263

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC