N7174A - 1940 Piper J3F-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1940 PIPER J3F-65

Aircraft Description

N7174A is a 1940 Piper J3F-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bertrand Jeff J in Willow, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 12, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on July 26, 2016. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N7174A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A998F3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N7174A was last updated on August 18, 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 N7174A. 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
1940
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
J3F-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
May 12, 1981
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 26, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
BERTRAND JEFF J
Address
PO BOX 1058
City
WILLOW
State / Zip Code
Alaska99688-1058
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90 SERIES
Horsepower
95 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52314363
Mode S Code (Hex)
A998F3

Additional Details

Registration
N7174A
Serial Number
5908
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00811237

Data Source

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

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