N618DF - Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N618DF is a Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Foran Dana in Bement, IL. The registration certificate was issued on October 9, 2025. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2032. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A80CC7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N618DF was last updated on October 9, 2025. 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 N618DF. 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
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
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 9, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
FORAN DANA
Address
100 E BODMAN ST
City
BEMENT
State / Zip Code
Illinois61813-1240
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
52006307
Mode S Code (Hex)
A80CC7

Additional Details

Registration
N618DF
Serial Number
12062
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2032
Last Action Date
October 9, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01518876

Data Source

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

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