N38837 - 1941 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1941 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N38837 is a 1941 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Taylor Lucas S in Watford City, ND. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 15, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on December 2, 2019. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N38837 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A47BE3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N38837 was last updated on September 22, 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 N38837. 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
J3C-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
June 15, 1965
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 2, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
TAYLOR LUCAS S
Address
4332 HIGHWAY 1806 W
City
WATFORD CITY
State / Zip Code
North Dakota58854-9655
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51075743
Mode S Code (Hex)
A47BE3

Additional Details

Registration
N38837
Serial Number
7324
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 22, 2023
Last Update Date
September 22, 2023
Unique ID
00290494

Data Source

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

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