N98531 - Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N98531 is a Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to American Flight Museum in Topeka, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 19, 1995. The registration certificate was issued on February 2, 2023. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N98531 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADC092 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N98531 was last updated on September 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 N98531. 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
May 19, 1995
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 2, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
AMERICAN FLIGHT MUSEUM
Address
6804 SE ROSS ST
City
TOPEKA
State / Zip Code
Kansas66619
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)
53340222
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADC092

Additional Details

Registration
N98531
Serial Number
7272
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
September 6, 2024
Last Update Date
September 6, 2024
Unique ID
00376628

Data Source

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

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