N7174Y - 1940 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1940 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N7174Y is a 1940 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Smith Rita L in Mocksville, NC. The registration certificate was issued on March 16, 2007. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Franklin 4AC176B SER engine producing 65 horsepower, N7174Y is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A99909 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N7174Y 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 N7174Y. 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
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
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 16, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
SMITH RITA L
Address
132 DEERFIELD DR
City
MOCKSVILLE
State / Zip Code
North Carolina27028-7628
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
FRANKLIN
Engine Model
4AC176B SER
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52314411
Mode S Code (Hex)
A99909

Additional Details

Registration
N7174Y
Serial Number
5406
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
00301247

Data Source

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

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