N5781N - 1944 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1944 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N5781N is a 1944 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles in Boyertown, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 8, 1967. The registration certificate was issued on March 15, 2024. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N5781N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A76EA9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5781N was last updated on March 15, 2024. 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 N5781N. 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
1944
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
May 8, 1967
Classification
Standard Glider Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 15, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
BOYERTOWN MUSEUM OF HISTORIC VEHICLES
Address
85 S WALNUT ST
City
BOYERTOWN
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania19512-1462
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)
51667251
Mode S Code (Hex)
A76EA9

Additional Details

Registration
N5781N
Serial Number
12307
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2031
Last Action Date
March 15, 2024
Last Update Date
March 15, 2024
Unique ID
00111535

Data Source

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

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