N46RH - 1946 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N46RH is a 1946 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hatley Ralph A in Eagle Creek, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 13, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on October 5, 2011. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N46RH is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A598C1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N46RH was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.1905, -71.1729 on February 10, 2024. The FAA registry record for N46RH was last updated on March 24, 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 N46RH. 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
1946
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
January 13, 1981
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 5, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
HATLEY RALPH A
Address
29388 SE HEIPLE RD
City
EAGLE CREEK
State / Zip Code
Oregon97022-9664
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51314301
Mode S Code (Hex)
A598C1

Additional Details

Registration
N46RH
Serial Number
17318
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00463054

Last Known Position

Date
February 10, 2024 (UTC 22:35:24)
Airport
Latitude
42.190498
Longitude
-71.172897

Data Source

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

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