N98169 - 1946 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N98169 is a 1946 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Honcho Air LLC in Portage Des Sioux, MO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 7, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on August 31, 2023. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N98169 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADB227 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N98169 was last updated on August 31, 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 N98169. 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
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
March 7, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 31, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
HONCHO AIR LLC
Address
7597 N HIGHWAY 94
City
PORTAGE DES SIOUX
State / Zip Code
Missouri63373-1903
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)
53331047
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADB227

Additional Details

Registration
N98169
Serial Number
18331
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2030
Last Action Date
August 31, 2023
Last Update Date
August 31, 2023
Unique ID
00813750

Data Source

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

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