N5933V - 1942 Piper J3F-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1942 PIPER J3F-65

Aircraft Description

N5933V is a 1942 Piper J3F-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Scharff John M in Clinton, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 5, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on September 26, 2012. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Franklin 4AC176B SER engine producing 65 horsepower, N5933V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7AB61 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5933V was last updated on June 10, 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 N5933V. 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
1942
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
J3F-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 5, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 26, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
SCHARFF JOHN M
Address
12978 STATE HIGHWAY 54
City
CLINTON
State / Zip Code
Illinois61727-9159
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
FRANKLIN
Engine Model
4AC176B SER
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51725541
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7AB61

Additional Details

Registration
N5933V
Serial Number
8667
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00511935

Data Source

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

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