N38787 - 1941 Piper J3F-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1941 PIPER J3F-65

Aircraft Description

N38787 is a 1941 Piper J3F-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Onawa Flying Service in Sioux City, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 12, 2009. The registration certificate was issued on January 25, 2021. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C90-12F engine producing 95 horsepower, N38787 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A478DB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N38787 was last updated on April 14, 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 N38787. 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 12, 2009
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 25, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
ONAWA FLYING SERVICE
Address
2827 225TH ST
City
SIOUX CITY
State / Zip Code
Iowa51111-1009
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90-12F
Horsepower
95 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51074333
Mode S Code (Hex)
A478DB

Additional Details

Registration
N38787
Serial Number
7264
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00690504

Data Source

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

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