N88422 - 1946 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N88422 is a 1946 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Michalek Construction INC in Keosauqua, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 29, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on January 1, 2026. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2033. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N88422 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC2F6A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N88422 was last updated on January 1, 2026. 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 N88422. 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
June 29, 1962
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 1, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
MICHALEK CONSTRUCTION INC
Address
20158 HEATHER RD
City
KEOSAUQUA
State / Zip Code
Iowa52565-8161
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)
53027552
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC2F6A

Additional Details

Registration
N88422
Serial Number
16040
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2033
Last Action Date
January 1, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00781921

Data Source

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

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