N70643 - 1946 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N70643 is a 1946 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Flying S Ranch LLC in Adrian, MO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 20, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on June 29, 2017. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N70643 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A96DD8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N70643 was last updated on January 22, 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 N70643. 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
June 20, 1973
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 29, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
FLYING S RANCH LLC
Address
5242 NW COUNTY ROAD 14002
City
ADRIAN
State / Zip Code
Missouri64720-4823
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)
52266730
Mode S Code (Hex)
A96DD8

Additional Details

Registration
N70643
Serial Number
17661
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00400837

Data Source

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

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