N70897 - Piper J3C-65S Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J3C-65S

Aircraft Description

N70897 is a Piper J3C-65S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to International Air Services INC Trustee in Carson City, NV. The registration certificate was issued on October 1, 2019. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A975F9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N70897 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 N70897. 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
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
J3C-65S
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
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 1, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
INTERNATIONAL AIR SERVICES INC TRUSTEE
Address
701 S CARSON ST STE 200
City
CARSON CITY
State / Zip Code
Nevada89701-5239
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
52272771
Mode S Code (Hex)
A975F9

Additional Details

Registration
N70897
Serial Number
17984
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00960917

Data Source

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

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