N48303 - 1946 Piper J-3 Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J-3

Aircraft Description

N48303 is a 1946 Piper J-3, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Carroll Michael J in Athol, ID. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 13, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on April 22, 2025. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N48303 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5F632 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N48303 was last updated on April 22, 2025. 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 N48303. 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
J-3
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
J3J-3 Cub
Cruise Speed
56 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 13, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 22, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
CARROLL MICHAEL J
Address
31109 N SIENNA LOOP
City
ATHOL
State / Zip Code
Idaho83801-6105
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)
51373062
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5F632

Additional Details

Registration
N48303
Serial Number
18534
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2032
Last Action Date
April 22, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00280265

Data Source

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

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