N46786 - 1943 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1943 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N46786 is a 1943 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cub House LLC in Alexander City, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 13, 1990. The registration certificate was issued on May 20, 2021. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N46786 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5B72B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N46786 was last updated on May 12, 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 N46786. 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
1943
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
December 13, 1990
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 20, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
CUB HOUSE LLC
Address
496 WILLOW WAY N
City
ALEXANDER CITY
State / Zip Code
Alabama35010-6297
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C65 SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51333453
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5B72B

Additional Details

Registration
N46786
Serial Number
10634
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00023324

Data Source

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

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