N78410 - 1947 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1947 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N78410 is a 1947 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Stevens Jim in Iowa Park, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 28, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on July 30, 2025. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor C85-12 engine producing 85 horsepower, N78410 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAA1F6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78410 was last updated on July 30, 2025. 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 N78410. 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
1947
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
January 28, 1959
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 30, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
STEVENS JIM
Address
3226 FM 367 W
City
IOWA PARK
State / Zip Code
Texas76367-7500
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85-12
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52520766
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAA1F6

Additional Details

Registration
N78410
Serial Number
23151
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2032
Last Action Date
July 30, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00084920

Data Source

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

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