N47156 - Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N47156 is a Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hodnefield Gerald E Trustee in Incline Village, NV. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 9, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on September 18, 2002. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5C7F7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N47156 was last updated on May 5, 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 N47156. 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
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
October 9, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 18, 2002

Registered Owner

Name
HODNEFIELD GERALD E TRUSTEE
Address
800 SOUTHWOOD BLVD STE 105
City
INCLINE VILLAGE
State / Zip Code
Nevada89451-9461
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51343767
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5C7F7

Additional Details

Registration
N47156
Serial Number
20534
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00715550

Data Source

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

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