N70417 - 1946 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N70417 is a 1946 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sevearance Joshua T in Palatka, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 14, 2004. The registration certificate was issued on February 21, 2023. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N70417 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A96605 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N70417 was last updated on February 21, 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 N70417. 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
December 14, 2004
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 21, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
SEVEARANCE JOSHUA T
Address
109 WILDCAT TRL
City
PALATKA
State / Zip Code
Florida32177-8424
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)
52263005
Mode S Code (Hex)
A96605

Additional Details

Registration
N70417
Serial Number
17411
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
February 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00680757

Data Source

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

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