N51559 - 1943 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1943 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N51559 is a 1943 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mckair INC in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 4, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on March 24, 1999. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N51559 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6772B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N51559 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 N51559. 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
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
March 4, 1959
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 24, 1999

Registered Owner

Name
MCKAIR INC
Address
108 W 13TH ST STE 105
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19801-1145
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)
51473453
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6772B

Additional Details

Registration
N51559
Serial Number
10724
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
August 18, 2023
Unique ID
00602115

Data Source

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

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