N3684K - 1946 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N3684K is a 1946 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Meeks Michael D in Marion, TX. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 30, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on September 25, 2019. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N3684K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A42CF2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3684K was last updated on September 2, 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 N3684K. 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
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
March 30, 1956
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 25, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
MEEKS MICHAEL D
Address
3152 FM 2538
City
MARION
State / Zip Code
Texas78124-6652
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)
51026362
Mode S Code (Hex)
A42CF2

Additional Details

Registration
N3684K
Serial Number
22375
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 2, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00983313

Data Source

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

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