N47312 - Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N47312 is a Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Leatherheads LLC in Greer, SC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 28, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on March 22, 2022. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a None NONE engine, N47312 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5CED5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N47312 was last updated on July 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 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 N47312. 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
February 28, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 22, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
LEATHERHEADS LLC
Address
2102 GSP DR
City
GREER
State / Zip Code
South Carolina29651-6643
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
51347325
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5CED5

Additional Details

Registration
N47312
Serial Number
7637
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00663504

Data Source

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

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