N51503 - Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N51503 is a Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Registration Pending in La Selva Beach, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 22, 1958. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N51503 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A67676 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N51503 was last updated on July 21, 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 N51503. 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
October 22, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Registration pending
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
675 BEACH DR
City
LA SELVA BEACH
State / Zip Code
California95076-1904
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)
51473166
Mode S Code (Hex)
A67676

Additional Details

Registration
N51503
Serial Number
9811
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
July 21, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00822105

Data Source

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

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