N88548 - 1946 Piper J-3 Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J-3

Aircraft Description

N88548 is a 1946 Piper J-3, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Newburg Dale E in Rhome, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 16, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on April 4, 2014. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N88548 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC336D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N88548 was last updated on October 20, 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 N88548. 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
J-3
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
J3J-3 Cub
Cruise Speed
56 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 16, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 4, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
NEWBURG DALE E
Address
1040 HERITAGE CREEK DR
City
RHOME
State / Zip Code
Texas76078-2154
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)
53031555
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC336D

Additional Details

Registration
N88548
Serial Number
16173
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
October 20, 2023
Unique ID
00091891

Data Source

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

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