N357BF - 1942 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1942 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N357BF is a 1942 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rezac Lauren J in Wichita, KS. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 10, 1987. The registration certificate was issued on October 24, 2018. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N357BF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3FEED (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N357BF was last updated on September 19, 2025. 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 N357BF. 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
1942
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
November 10, 1987
Classification
Experimental 3 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 24, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
REZAC LAUREN J
Address
151 N JACKSON HEIGHTS ST
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
Kansas67206-2716
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)
50777355
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3FEED

Additional Details

Registration
N357BF
Serial Number
8854
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
September 19, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00491695

Data Source

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

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