N3556K - 1946 Piper J-3 Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J-3

Aircraft Description

N3556K is a 1946 Piper J-3, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Fairweather Flying Service LLC in Juneau, AK. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 5, 2013. The registration certificate was issued on November 7, 2023. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor O-200A engine producing 100 horsepower, N3556K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3FA94 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3556K was last updated on November 7, 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 N3556K. 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
J-3
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
J3J-3 Cub
Cruise Speed
56 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 5, 2013
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 7, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
FAIRWEATHER FLYING SERVICE LLC
Address
PO BOX 32434
City
JUNEAU
State / Zip Code
Alaska99803-2434
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-200A
Horsepower
100 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50775224
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3FA94

Additional Details

Registration
N3556K
Serial Number
22247
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2030
Last Action Date
November 7, 2023
Last Update Date
November 7, 2023
Unique ID
00682893

Data Source

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

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