N88363 - 1946 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N88363 is a 1946 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Beltz Christina R in Canyon, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 21, 1954. The registration certificate was issued on December 23, 2013. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N88363 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC2C40 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N88363 was last updated on September 22, 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 N88363. 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
August 21, 1954
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 23, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
BELTZ CHRISTINA R
Address
11600 BUSAN WAY
City
CANYON
State / Zip Code
Texas79015-8913
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)
53026100
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC2C40

Additional Details

Registration
N88363
Serial Number
15981
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 22, 2023
Last Update Date
September 22, 2023
Unique ID
00841911

Data Source

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

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