N38798 - 1941 Piper J-3 Aircraft Registration

J3

1941 PIPER J-3

Aircraft Description

N38798 is a 1941 Piper J-3, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Seltman Jack in Wichita, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 14, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on July 13, 1964. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-145B SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N38798 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A478FF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N38798 was last updated on March 24, 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 N38798. 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
J-3
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
J3J-3 Cub
Cruise Speed
56 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 14, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 13, 1964

Registered Owner

Name
SELTMAN JACK
Address
7824 E DUBLIN
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
Kansas67206
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-145B SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51074377
Mode S Code (Hex)
A478FF

Additional Details

Registration
N38798
Serial Number
7275
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00160484

Data Source

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

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