N88169 - 1946 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N88169 is a 1946 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cb Aircraft INC in Remington, VA. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 1, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on May 5, 2023. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N88169 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC24D8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N88169 was last updated on May 5, 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 N88169. 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
July 1, 1959
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 5, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
CB AIRCRAFT INC
Address
8183 FOX GROVES RD
City
REMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Virginia22734-2043
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)
53022330
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC24D8

Additional Details

Registration
N88169
Serial Number
15786
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2030
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00931971

Data Source

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

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