N38797 - 1941 Piper J3L-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1941 PIPER J3L-65

Aircraft Description

N38797 is a 1941 Piper J3L-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hopkins Elizabeth Reeves in Sunnyvale, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 2, 1992. The registration certificate was issued on February 17, 2017. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-145A SERIES engine producing 55 horsepower, N38797 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A478FE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N38797 was last updated on October 7, 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 N38797. 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
April 2, 1992
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 17, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
HOPKINS ELIZABETH REEVES
Address
505 E TRIPP RD
City
SUNNYVALE
State / Zip Code
Texas75182-3208
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-145A SERIES
Horsepower
55 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51074376
Mode S Code (Hex)
A478FE

Additional Details

Registration
N38797
Serial Number
7274
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
October 7, 2023
Last Update Date
October 7, 2023
Unique ID
00710484

Data Source

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

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