N70918 - 1946 Piper J-3C Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J-3C

Aircraft Description

N70918 is a 1946 Piper J-3C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Almand Todd L in Keller, TX. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 11, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on December 12, 2016. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N70918 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A97899 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N70918 was last updated on September 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 N70918. 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-3C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
J3J-3 Cub
Cruise Speed
54 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 11, 1956
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 12, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
ALMAND TODD L
Address
513 IRONWOOD DR
City
KELLER
State / Zip Code
Texas76248-8323
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)
52274231
Mode S Code (Hex)
A97899

Additional Details

Registration
N70918
Serial Number
17944
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00660907

Data Source

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

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