N92046 - Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N92046 is a Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Merkan Michael B in Waterloo, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 10, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on July 23, 2014. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N92046 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ACC12D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N92046 was last updated on March 4, 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 N92046. 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
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 10, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 23, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
MERKAN MICHAEL B
Address
3223 CEDAR RIDGE LN
City
WATERLOO
State / Zip Code
Illinois62298-6041
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)
53140455
Mode S Code (Hex)
ACC12D

Additional Details

Registration
N92046
Serial Number
7333
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00970831

Data Source

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

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