N60396 - 1944 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1944 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N60396 is a 1944 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Jansa James F in Fort Walton Beach, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 7, 2014. The registration certificate was issued on January 15, 2008. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A75-8 engine producing 75 horsepower, N60396 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7D616 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N60396 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Yellow River Airstrip (FD93) on March 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N60396 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 N60396. 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
October 7, 2014
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 15, 2008

Registered Owner

Name
JANSA JAMES F
Address
2 RUE DE LE ROI ST NE
City
FORT WALTON BEACH
State / Zip Code
Florida32547-1719
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A75-8
Horsepower
75 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51753026
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7D616

Additional Details

Registration
N60396
Serial Number
13185
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00050946

Last Known Position

Date
March 14, 2026 (UTC 23:16:54)
Airport
Latitude
30.686199
Longitude
-86.748639

Data Source

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

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