N70550 - 1946 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N70550 is a 1946 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Tumilowicz Christopher A in Waxhaw, NC. The registration certificate was issued on July 21, 2010. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N70550 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A96A41 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N70550 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.8881, -80.6955 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N70550 was last updated on March 11, 2025. 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 N70550. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 21, 2010

Registered Owner

Name
TUMILOWICZ CHRISTOPHER A
Address
3025 CHISHOLM CT
City
WAXHAW
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28173-7865
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)
52265101
Mode S Code (Hex)
A96A41

Additional Details

Registration
N70550
Serial Number
17559
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 11, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00410797

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 17:21:04)
Airport
Latitude
34.808598
Longitude
-80.674896

Data Source

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

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