N3603K - 1946 Piper J-3 Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J-3

Aircraft Description

N3603K is a 1946 Piper J-3, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Schmieding Michael in Salem, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 1, 1996. The registration certificate was issued on December 9, 2025. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor A-65-8 engine producing 65 horsepower, N3603K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A40F17 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3603K was last updated on December 9, 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 N3603K. 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
April 1, 1996
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 9, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
SCHMIEDING MICHAEL
Address
6840 LARDON RD NE
City
SALEM
State / Zip Code
Oregon97305-3771
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A-65-8
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51007427
Mode S Code (Hex)
A40F17

Additional Details

Registration
N3603K
Serial Number
22294
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2032
Last Action Date
December 9, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00033083

Data Source

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

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