N38272 - 1941 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1941 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N38272 is a 1941 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wright Attitudes INC in Taft, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 13, 2006. The registration certificate was issued on August 1, 2019. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C90-8F engine producing 95 horsepower, N38272 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A46620 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N38272 was last updated on August 25, 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 N38272. 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
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
May 13, 2006
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 1, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
WRIGHT ATTITUDES INC
Address
1172 ARDMORE HWY
City
TAFT
State / Zip Code
Tennessee38488-5038
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90-8F
Horsepower
95 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51063040
Mode S Code (Hex)
A46620

Additional Details

Registration
N38272
Serial Number
6898
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
August 25, 2023
Unique ID
00970314

Data Source

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

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