N48694 - 1943 Piper J-3C Aircraft Registration

J3

1943 PIPER J-3C

Aircraft Description

N48694 is a 1943 Piper J-3C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Klingele Shawn T in Wapato, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 17, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on February 10, 2025. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N48694 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A60293 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N48694 was last updated on February 10, 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 N48694. 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
1943
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
J-3C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
J3J-3 Cub
Cruise Speed
54 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 17, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 10, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
KLINGELE SHAWN T
Address
430 COE RD
City
WAPATO
State / Zip Code
Washington98951-9103
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C65 SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51401223
Mode S Code (Hex)
A60293

Additional Details

Registration
N48694
Serial Number
10377
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 29, 2032
Last Action Date
February 10, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00880395

Data Source

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

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