N46956 - Piper-ford J3 Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER-FORD J3

Aircraft Description

N46956 is a Piper-ford J3, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Drewes David L in Craig, MO. The registration certificate was issued on June 16, 2014. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5BE30 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N46956 was last updated on January 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 1 Piper-ford 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 N46956. 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
Manufacturer
PIPER-FORD
Model
J3
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
J3J-3 Cub
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 16, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
DREWES DAVID L
Address
17454 CANDLE RD
City
CRAIG
State / Zip Code
Missouri64437-8197
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51337060
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5BE30

Additional Details

Registration
N46956
Serial Number
16489F
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00543374

Data Source

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

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