N91MA - 1948 Piper L-4A Aircraft Registration

J3

1948 PIPER L-4A

Aircraft Description

N91MA is a 1948 Piper L-4A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hutchings Mathew J in Camano Island, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 10, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on January 15, 2008. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N91MA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC9566 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N91MA was last updated on September 9, 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 N91MA. 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
1948
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
L-4A
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
July 10, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 15, 2008

Registered Owner

Name
HUTCHINGS MATHEW J
Address
547 UTSALADY RD
City
CAMANO ISLAND
State / Zip Code
Washington98282-7217
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53112546
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC9566

Additional Details

Registration
N91MA
Serial Number
10449
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00201151

Data Source

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

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