N6987H - 1942 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1942 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N6987H is a 1942 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Battey Edward L in Greene, RI. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 3, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on August 25, 2006. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N6987H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A94BC3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N6987H was last updated on April 28, 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 N6987H. 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
1942
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 3, 1980
Classification
Experimental 3 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 25, 2006

Registered Owner

Name
BATTEY EDWARD L
Address
2357 PLAINFIELD PIKE
City
GREENE
State / Zip Code
Rhode Island02827-1920
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90 SERIES
Horsepower
95 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52245703
Mode S Code (Hex)
A94BC3

Additional Details

Registration
N6987H
Serial Number
20232
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00450477

Data Source

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

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