N98303 - 1946 Piper J-3 Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J-3

Aircraft Description

N98303 is a 1946 Piper J-3, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Estes Jack in Memphis, TN. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 6, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on March 13, 2024. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming 0-290 SERIES engine producing 140 horsepower, N98303 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADB8BD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N98303 was last updated on June 6, 2024. 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 N98303. 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-3
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
J3J-3 Cub
Cruise Speed
56 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 6, 1956
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 13, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
ESTES JACK
Address
3740 BIRCHVALE DR
City
MEMPHIS
State / Zip Code
Tennessee38125-2402
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-290 SERIES
Horsepower
140 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53334275
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADB8BD

Additional Details

Registration
N98303
Serial Number
18462
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2031
Last Action Date
June 6, 2024
Last Update Date
June 6, 2024
Unique ID
00473730

Data Source

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

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