N77574 - 1946 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N77574 is a 1946 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Scuderi Thomas J in Elizabeth, CO. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 11, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on May 19, 2014. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N77574 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA7F04 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N77574 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.2891, -104.4970 on June 7, 2025. The FAA registry record for N77574 was last updated on January 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 N77574. 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
May 11, 1965
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 19, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
SCUDERI THOMAS J
Address
2660 SANDY RIDGE RD
City
ELIZABETH
State / Zip Code
Colorado80107-7136
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52477404
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA7F04

Additional Details

Registration
N77574
Serial Number
22066
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00924720

Last Known Position

Date
June 7, 2025 (UTC 16:20:07)
Airport
Latitude
38.289101
Longitude
-104.497002

Data Source

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

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