N38618 - Piper J3F-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J3F-65

Aircraft Description

N38618 is a Piper J3F-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Giron Lawrence N in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 19, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on February 1, 2021. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C75 SERIES engine producing 75 horsepower, N38618 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A47430 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N38618 was last updated on April 21, 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 N38618. 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
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 19, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 1, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
GIRON LAWRENCE N
Address
5749 YUKON CHARLIE LOOP
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99502-4045
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C75 SERIES
Horsepower
75 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51072060
Mode S Code (Hex)
A47430

Additional Details

Registration
N38618
Serial Number
7159
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00510444

Data Source

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

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