N38512 - 1941 Piper J3F-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1941 PIPER J3F-65

Aircraft Description

N38512 is a 1941 Piper J3F-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bialas Bonnie L in Richland, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 23, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on November 2, 2012. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Franklin 4AC176B SER engine producing 65 horsepower, N38512 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A47073 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N38512 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 N38512. 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
August 23, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 2, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
BIALAS BONNIE L
Address
1761 GEORGE WASHINGTON WAY # 185
City
RICHLAND
State / Zip Code
Washington99354-2303
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)
51070163
Mode S Code (Hex)
A47073

Additional Details

Registration
N38512
Serial Number
7081
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
00240404

Data Source

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

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