N35809 - 1941 Piper J3L-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1941 PIPER J3L-65

Aircraft Description

N35809 is a 1941 Piper J3L-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Merritt Robert L in Afton, WY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 29, 1970. The registration certificate was issued on May 15, 2001. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N35809 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A404FF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N35809 was last updated on March 4, 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 N35809. 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
1941
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
J3L-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
April 29, 1970
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 15, 2001

Registered Owner

Name
MERRITT ROBERT L
Address
PO BOX 561
City
AFTON
State / Zip Code
Wyoming83110-0561
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)
51002377
Mode S Code (Hex)
A404FF

Additional Details

Registration
N35809
Serial Number
6607
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00792973

Data Source

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

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