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