N48679 - Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N48679 is a Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino, CA. The registration certificate was issued on July 17, 2019. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A60252 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N48679 was last updated on August 18, 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 N48679. 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
Classification
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 17, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
PLANES OF FAME AIR MUSEUM
Address
14998 CAL AERO DR
City
CHINO
State / Zip Code
California91710-9056
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51401122
Mode S Code (Hex)
A60252

Additional Details

Registration
N48679
Serial Number
10732
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
August 18, 2023
Unique ID
00156578

Data Source

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

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