N6946H - 1946 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N6946H is a 1946 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Pearson Kevin P in Dundee, OR. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 24, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on July 5, 1989. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-290 SERIES engine producing 140 horsepower, N6946H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A93CC4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N6946H was last updated on April 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 N6946H. 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
1946
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
May 24, 1956
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 5, 1989

Registered Owner

Name
PEARSON KEVIN P
Address
1092 SE ELM ST
City
DUNDEE
State / Zip Code
Oregon97115-9632
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-290 SERIES
Horsepower
140 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52236304
Mode S Code (Hex)
A93CC4

Additional Details

Registration
N6946H
Serial Number
20181
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00080407

Data Source

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

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