N50554 - Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N50554 is a Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dowd John J Jr in Syracuse, KS. The registration certificate was issued on March 24, 2006. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A64FA7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N50554 was last updated on September 15, 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 N50554. 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
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 24, 2006

Registered Owner

Name
DOWD JOHN J JR
Address
PO BOX 924
City
SYRACUSE
State / Zip Code
Kansas67878-0924
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51447647
Mode S Code (Hex)
A64FA7

Additional Details

Registration
N50554
Serial Number
22907
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
September 15, 2023
Unique ID
00202499

Data Source

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

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