N665WC - 1954 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1954 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N665WC is a 1954 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hooper Jeremy D in San Antonio, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 25, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on October 26, 2005. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N665WC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8C8C3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N665WC was last updated on July 7, 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 N665WC. 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
1954
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
September 25, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 26, 2005

Registered Owner

Name
HOOPER JEREMY D
Address
1503 HAWKWOLF CRK
City
SAN ANTONIO
State / Zip Code
Texas78245-3365
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C65 SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52144303
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8C8C3

Additional Details

Registration
N665WC
Serial Number
43-1423
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00553006

Data Source

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

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