N68947 - 1945 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1945 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N68947 is a 1945 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sale Reported in Mc Dermitt, NV. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N68947 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A927AA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N68947 was last updated on September 13, 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 N68947. 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
1945
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
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
17
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
PO BOX 422
City
MC DERMITT
State / Zip Code
Nevada89421-0422
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)
52223652
Mode S Code (Hex)
A927AA

Additional Details

Registration
N68947
Serial Number
13703
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
September 13, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00252528

Data Source

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

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