N9178D - 1997 Piper/kreller Alvin J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

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1997 PIPER/KRELLER ALVIN J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N9178D is a 1997 Piper/kreller Alvin J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Petschauer Erik in Honesdale, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 4, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on September 16, 2024. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N9178D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ACB420 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9178D was last updated on September 16, 2024. 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 1 Piper/kreller Alvin 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 N9178D. 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
1997
Manufacturer
PIPER/KRELLER ALVIN
Model
J3C-65
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
J3J-3 Cub
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 4, 1997
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 16, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
PETSCHAUER ERIK
Address
129 LAUREL HILL EST
City
HONESDALE
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania18431-1190
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)
53132040
Mode S Code (Hex)
ACB420

Additional Details

Registration
N9178D
Serial Number
AK93R101
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2031
Last Action Date
September 16, 2024
Last Update Date
September 16, 2024
Unique ID
00185681

Data Source

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

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