N858EM - Piper J-3 Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J-3

Aircraft Description

N858EM is a Piper J-3, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Thompson Andrew M in Larimore, ND. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 17, 1994. The registration certificate was issued on February 21, 2019. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N858EM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABC580 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N858EM 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 N858EM. 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
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
February 17, 1994
Classification
Experimental 3 Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 21, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
THOMPSON ANDREW M
Address
PO BOX 614
City
LARIMORE
State / Zip Code
North Dakota58251-0614
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)
52742600
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABC580

Additional Details

Registration
N858EM
Serial Number
213C
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
July 18, 2023
Unique ID
00144662

Data Source

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

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