N88039 - 1946 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N88039 is a 1946 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Chapman Jeffrey C in Brownsburg, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 28, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on February 7, 2019. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N88039 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC20B8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N88039 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 N88039. 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
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
March 28, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 7, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
CHAPMAN JEFFREY C
Address
10141 N STATE RD 267
City
BROWNSBURG
State / Zip Code
Indiana46112
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-235 SERIES
Horsepower
115 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53020270
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC20B8

Additional Details

Registration
N88039
Serial Number
15656
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
00022011

Data Source

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

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