N44778 - 1958 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1958 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N44778 is a 1958 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kittiwake LLC in Helena, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 27, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on June 24, 2025. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2032. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5680C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N44778 was last updated on June 24, 2025. 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 N44778. 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
1958
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
October 27, 1958
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 24, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
KITTIWAKE LLC
Address
55 W 14TH ST STE 101
City
HELENA
State / Zip Code
Montana59601-3387
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51264014
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5680C

Additional Details

Registration
N44778
Serial Number
4700
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2032
Last Action Date
June 24, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00442674

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC