N78425 - 1947 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1947 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N78425 is a 1947 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cragg Gordon E in Georgetown, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 26, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on May 4, 2012. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N78425 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAA21E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78425 was last updated on May 12, 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 N78425. 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
April 26, 1976
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 4, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
CRAGG GORDON E
Address
113 ORVILLE WRIGHT DR
City
GEORGETOWN
State / Zip Code
Texas78626-2298
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)
52521036
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAA21E

Additional Details

Registration
N78425
Serial Number
23166
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00044930

Data Source

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

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