N71017 - Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N71017 is a Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Right Rudder Aviation LLC in Inverness, FL. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N71017 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A97EA8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N71017 was last updated on October 24, 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 N71017. 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-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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
RIGHT RUDDER AVIATION LLC
Address
4250 S AIRPORT RD
City
INVERNESS
State / Zip Code
Florida34450-3304
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)
52277250
Mode S Code (Hex)
A97EA8

Additional Details

Registration
N71017
Serial Number
18034
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
October 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00020967

Data Source

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

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