N6117H - 1946 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

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1946 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N6117H is a 1946 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Manifee Doris D in Black Canyon City, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 10, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on April 12, 2013. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N6117H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7F5CA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6117H was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 25.4886, -80.3836 on February 10, 2024. The FAA registry record for N6117H was last updated on July 28, 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 N6117H. 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
1946
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
November 10, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 12, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
MANIFEE DORIS D
Address
PO BOX 744
City
BLACK CANYON CITY
State / Zip Code
Arizona85324-0744
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51772712
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7F5CA

Additional Details

Registration
N6117H
Serial Number
19277
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
July 28, 2023
Unique ID
00851286

Last Known Position

Date
February 10, 2024 (UTC 20:58:49)
Airport
Latitude
25.4886
Longitude
-80.383598

Data Source

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

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