N77596 - 1946 Piper J-3 Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J-3

Aircraft Description

N77596 is a 1946 Piper J-3, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sauer Rodney in Carpio, ND. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 28, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on October 8, 1997. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N77596 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA7F4C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N77596 was last updated on June 10, 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 N77596. 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
J-3
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
J3J-3 Cub
Cruise Speed
56 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 28, 1957
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 8, 1997

Registered Owner

Name
SAUER RODNEY
Address
7450 40TH AVE NW
City
CARPIO
State / Zip Code
North Dakota58725-9561
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)
52477514
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA7F4C

Additional Details

Registration
N77596
Serial Number
22087
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00274730

Data Source

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

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