N9385H - 1946 Piper J-3C Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J-3C

Aircraft Description

N9385H is a 1946 Piper J-3C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Semmig Jeffrey C in Oceanside, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 16, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on June 28, 2021. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N9385H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD0670 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9385H was last updated on May 19, 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 N9385H. 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
1946
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
J-3C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
J3J-3 Cub
Cruise Speed
54 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 16, 1965
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 28, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
SEMMIG JEFFREY C
Address
1413 SANTA ANITA ST
City
OCEANSIDE
State / Zip Code
California92058-1132
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)
53203160
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD0670

Additional Details

Registration
N9385H
Serial Number
18229
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00530281

Data Source

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

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