N38097 - 1941 Piper J3F-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1941 PIPER J3F-65

Aircraft Description

N38097 is a 1941 Piper J3F-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Aarestad Potato Co LTD in Halstad, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 10, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on October 19, 1998. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Franklin 4AC176B SER engine producing 65 horsepower, N38097 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A45EFD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N38097 was last updated on June 23, 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 N38097. 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
J3F-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 10, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 19, 1998

Registered Owner

Name
AARESTAD POTATO CO LTD
Address
2427 110TH ST
City
HALSTAD
State / Zip Code
Minnesota56548-9450
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
FRANKLIN
Engine Model
4AC176B SER
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51057375
Mode S Code (Hex)
A45EFD

Additional Details

Registration
N38097
Serial Number
6785
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00390264

Data Source

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

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