N44970 - 1940 Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 Aircraft Registration

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1940 NAVAL AIRCRAFT FACTORY N3N-3

Aircraft Description

N44970 is a 1940 Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bibber Eugene A in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 31, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on February 28, 2017. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2027. Powered by a P&w R-985 SERIES engine producing 450 horsepower, N44970 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A56F72 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N44970 was last updated on August 6, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

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AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N44970. 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
1940
Manufacturer
NAVAL AIRCRAFT FACTORY
Model
N3N-3
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
N3NN3N
Cruise Speed
94 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 31, 2003
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 28, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
BIBBER EUGENE A
Address
3300 ARCTIC BLVD
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99503-4579
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
P&W
Engine Model
R-985 SERIES
Horsepower
450 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51267562
Mode S Code (Hex)
A56F72

Additional Details

Registration
N44970
Serial Number
1956
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2027
Last Action Date
August 6, 2023
Last Update Date
August 6, 2023
Unique ID
00625191

Data Source

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

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