N70943 - 1946 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N70943 is a 1946 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Midwest Flying Service INC in Elgin, NE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 1, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on March 26, 2009. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C75 SERIES engine producing 75 horsepower, N70943 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A978FD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N70943 was last updated on October 7, 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 N70943. 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
March 1, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 26, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
MIDWEST FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
83894 513 AVE
City
ELGIN
State / Zip Code
Nebraska68636-3281
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C75 SERIES
Horsepower
75 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52274375
Mode S Code (Hex)
A978FD

Additional Details

Registration
N70943
Serial Number
17971
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
October 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00610947

Data Source

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

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