N68952 - 1945 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1945 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N68952 is a 1945 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gozzo Michael P in Pawcatuck, CT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 7, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on October 24, 2023. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N68952 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A927C8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N68952 was last updated on October 24, 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 N68952. 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
September 7, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 24, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
GOZZO MICHAEL P
Address
67 RUSSELL AVE
City
PAWCATUCK
State / Zip Code
Connecticut06379-1321
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)
52223710
Mode S Code (Hex)
A927C8

Additional Details

Registration
N68952
Serial Number
13172
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 24, 2023
Last Update Date
October 24, 2023
Unique ID
00020227

Data Source

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

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