N38452 - 1941 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1941 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N38452 is a 1941 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Crawford Michael R in Gainesville, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 1, 2006. The registration certificate was issued on March 21, 2025. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor A-65-8 engine producing 65 horsepower, N38452 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A46D48 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N38452 was last updated on March 21, 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 N38452. 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
June 1, 2006
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 21, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
CRAWFORD MICHAEL R
Address
2584 KATHERINE CIR
City
GAINESVILLE
State / Zip Code
Georgia30506-1844
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)
51066510
Mode S Code (Hex)
A46D48

Additional Details

Registration
N38452
Serial Number
7024
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2032
Last Action Date
March 21, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00390364

Data Source

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

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