N70997 - 1946 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N70997 is a 1946 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Aberdeen Pilots LLC in Boerne, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 13, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on January 3, 2024. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N70997 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A979B0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N70997 was last updated on January 3, 2024. 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 N70997. 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
July 13, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 3, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
ABERDEEN PILOTS LLC
Address
340 ABERDEEN
City
BOERNE
State / Zip Code
Texas78015-5187
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C65 SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52274660
Mode S Code (Hex)
A979B0

Additional Details

Registration
N70997
Serial Number
18012
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2031
Last Action Date
January 3, 2024
Last Update Date
January 3, 2024
Unique ID
00520927

Data Source

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

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