N556BD - 1955 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1955 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N556BD is a 1955 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Norris Aeroworks LLC in Port Orange, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 29, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on June 11, 2021. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C75 SERIES engine producing 75 horsepower, N556BD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A715D2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N556BD was last updated on November 22, 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 N556BD. 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
1955
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
January 29, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 11, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
NORRIS AEROWORKS LLC
Address
1908 WHISPERWOOD WAY
City
PORT ORANGE
State / Zip Code
Florida32128-6660
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C75 SERIES
Horsepower
75 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51612722
Mode S Code (Hex)
A715D2

Additional Details

Registration
N556BD
Serial Number
14673
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
November 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00711814

Data Source

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

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