N70555 - 1946 Piper J-3 Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J-3

Aircraft Description

N70555 is a 1946 Piper J-3, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hecht Waldo E in Vassar, MI. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 27, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on March 16, 2004. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N70555 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A96A46 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N70555 was last updated on September 9, 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 N70555. 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
J-3
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
J3J-3 Cub
Cruise Speed
56 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 27, 1956
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 16, 2004

Registered Owner

Name
HECHT WALDO E
Address
2760 S VASSAR RD
City
VASSAR
State / Zip Code
Michigan48768-9708
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-235 SERIES
Horsepower
115 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52265106
Mode S Code (Hex)
A96A46

Additional Details

Registration
N70555
Serial Number
17564
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
September 9, 2023
Unique ID
00390797

Data Source

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

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