N8537N - Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N8537N is a Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dewald David J in Churubusco, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 30, 1996. The registration certificate was issued on December 15, 2008. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N8537N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABB5D7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8537N was last updated on July 18, 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 N8537N. 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
July 30, 1996
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 15, 2008

Registered Owner

Name
DEWALD DAVID J
Address
11612 STATE ROAD 205
City
CHURUBUSCO
State / Zip Code
Indiana46723-9200
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)
52732727
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABB5D7

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N8537N
Serial Number
19117
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00075572

Data Source

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

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