N88257 - 1946 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N88257 is a 1946 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Aerial Banners North INC in Pembroke Pines, FL. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 14, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on August 3, 2010. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N88257 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC286A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N88257 was last updated on April 14, 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 N88257. 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 14, 1972
Classification
Restricted 3 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 3, 2010

Registered Owner

Name
AERIAL BANNERS NORTH INC
Address
601 SW 77TH WAY
City
PEMBROKE PINES
State / Zip Code
Florida33023-2591
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)
53024152
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC286A

Additional Details

Registration
N88257
Serial Number
15887
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00051961

Data Source

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

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