N9073C - 1945 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1945 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N9073C is a 1945 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cavanaugh Collection INC in Addison, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 19, 1995. The registration certificate was issued on August 31, 1993. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N9073C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC8BF1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9073C 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 N9073C. 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
1945
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 19, 1995
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 31, 1993

Registered Owner

Name
CAVANAUGH COLLECTION INC
Address
16885 DALLAS PKWY
City
ADDISON
State / Zip Code
Texas75001-5215
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)
53105761
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC8BF1

Additional Details

Registration
N9073C
Serial Number
13976
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
00811191

Data Source

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

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