N6318H - 1939 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1939 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N6318H is a 1939 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Litz Joseph M in Indianapolis, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 23, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on July 23, 2007. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N6318H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A844EB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N6318H was last updated on April 1, 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 N6318H. 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
1939
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
June 23, 1971
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 23, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
LITZ JOSEPH M
Address
7215 SYCAMORE RUN DR
City
INDIANAPOLIS
State / Zip Code
Indiana46237-9441
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)
52042353
Mode S Code (Hex)
A844EB

Additional Details

Registration
N6318H
Serial Number
19497
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
April 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00371896

Data Source

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

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