N98572 - 1946 Piper J-3 Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J-3

Aircraft Description

N98572 is a 1946 Piper J-3, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cleveland Brian G in Modesto, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 3, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on June 14, 2018. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N98572 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADC11F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N98572 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.6973, -120.8615 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N98572 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 N98572. 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
May 3, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 14, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
CLEVELAND BRIAN G
Address
1404 MABLE AVE
City
MODESTO
State / Zip Code
California95355-1121
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)
53340437
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADC11F

Additional Details

Registration
N98572
Serial Number
18791
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
00873650

Last Known Position

Date
March 24, 2026 (UTC 20:13:37)
Airport
Latitude
37.697257
Longitude
-120.861491

Data Source

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

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