N38551 - 1941 Piper J3L-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1941 PIPER J3L-65

Aircraft Description

N38551 is a 1941 Piper J3L-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Meyer Matthew D in Redding, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 7, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on October 3, 2018. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N38551 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A470FE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N38551 was last updated on June 16, 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 N38551. 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
J3L-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
July 7, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 3, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
MEYER MATTHEW D
Address
1945 RIVIERA DR
City
REDDING
State / Zip Code
California96001-4008
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C65 SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51070376
Mode S Code (Hex)
A470FE

Additional Details

Registration
N38551
Serial Number
7118
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00430384

Data Source

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

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