N70226 - 1946 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N70226 is a 1946 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Collins James T in Blossvale, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 28, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on March 18, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C75 SERIES engine producing 75 horsepower, N70226 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A95EB9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N70226 was last updated on March 18, 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 N70226. 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
January 28, 1959
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 18, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
COLLINS JAMES T
Address
3119 COOK RD
City
BLOSSVALE
State / Zip Code
New York13308-1710
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C75 SERIES
Horsepower
75 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52257271
Mode S Code (Hex)
A95EB9

Additional Details

Registration
N70226
Serial Number
17202
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
March 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00070677

Data Source

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

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