N87910 - 1946 Piper L-4A Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER L-4A

Aircraft Description

N87910 is a 1946 Piper L-4A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Reeves David W in Chalfont, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 11, 2015. The registration certificate was issued on December 27, 2021. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N87910 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC1A59 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N87910 was last updated on July 1, 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 N87910. 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
1946
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
L-4A
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
June 11, 2015
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 27, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
REEVES DAVID W
Address
250 WALTER RD
City
CHALFONT
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania18914-1330
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C65 SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53015131
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC1A59

Additional Details

Registration
N87910
Serial Number
15528
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
July 1, 2023
Last Update Date
July 1, 2023
Unique ID
00882081

Data Source

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

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