N9726H - 1947 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1947 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N9726H is a 1947 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Harbaugh Scott A in Belle Valley, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 8, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on September 11, 2007. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N9726H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD8E45 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9726H was last updated on June 3, 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 N9726H. 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
1947
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
May 8, 1971
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 11, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
HARBAUGH SCOTT A
Address
PO BOX 123
City
BELLE VALLEY
State / Zip Code
Ohio43717-0123
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)
53307105
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD8E45

Additional Details

Registration
N9726H
Serial Number
G-82
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00664020

Data Source

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

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