N6709H - Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N6709H is a Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Benham John D in Blanco, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 12, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on February 11, 2015. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-145B SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N6709H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8DF53 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N6709H was last updated on April 21, 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 N6709H. 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
July 12, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 11, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
BENHAM JOHN D
Address
1589 ROCKY RD
City
BLANCO
State / Zip Code
Texas78606-4338
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-145B SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52157523
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8DF53

Additional Details

Registration
N6709H
Serial Number
19922
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00393216

Data Source

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

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