N87920 - 1956 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1956 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N87920 is a 1956 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Matthews Franklin L in Mc Alpin, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 15, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on April 10, 1997. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N87920 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC1A7C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N87920 was last updated on September 30, 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 N87920. 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
1956
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
November 15, 1956
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 10, 1997

Registered Owner

Name
MATTHEWS FRANKLIN L
Address
PO BOX 246
City
MC ALPIN
State / Zip Code
Florida32062-0246
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
53015174
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC1A7C

Additional Details

Registration
N87920
Serial Number
15538
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
September 30, 2023
Unique ID
00222041

Data Source

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

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