N77597 - Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N77597 is a Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kosta Michael J in Erie, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 3, 1967. The registration certificate was issued on May 1, 2017. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C75 SERIES engine producing 75 horsepower, N77597 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA7F4D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N77597 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 N77597. 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
May 3, 1967
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 1, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
KOSTA MICHAEL J
Address
2845 MOONEY PL
City
ERIE
State / Zip Code
Colorado80516-8152
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C75 SERIES
Horsepower
75 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52477515
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA7F4D

Additional Details

Registration
N77597
Serial Number
22088
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
00954730

Data Source

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

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