N88730 - 1951 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1951 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N88730 is a 1951 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bohner Richard A in Pls Vrds Est, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 26, 1951. The registration certificate was issued on December 12, 2025. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2032. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N88730 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC3AB0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N88730 was last updated on December 12, 2025. 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 N88730. 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
1951
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
January 26, 1951
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 12, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
BOHNER RICHARD A
Address
793 VIA SOMONTE
City
PLS VRDS EST
State / Zip Code
California90274-1629
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
53035260
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC3AB0

Additional Details

Registration
N88730
Serial Number
9531
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2032
Last Action Date
December 12, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00341821

Data Source

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

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