N88199 - Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N88199 is a Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Griffith David R in Fort Worth, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 2, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on June 28, 2023. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N88199 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC2541 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N88199 was last updated on June 28, 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 N88199. 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
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
February 2, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 28, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
GRIFFITH DAVID R
Address
7545 HARRIS PKWY APT 4407
City
FORT WORTH
State / Zip Code
Texas76123-2217
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)
53022501
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC2541

Additional Details

Registration
N88199
Serial Number
15816
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2030
Last Action Date
June 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00291951

Data Source

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

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