N98663 - Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N98663 is a Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sale Reported in Pendleton, OR. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 14, 1956. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N98663 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADC4B4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N98663 was last updated on December 6, 2025. 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 N98663. 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
February 14, 1956
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Sale reported
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
73573 HART LN
City
PENDLETON
State / Zip Code
Oregon97801
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-235 SERIES
Horsepower
115 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53342264
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADC4B4

Additional Details

Registration
N98663
Serial Number
18892
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
December 6, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00483620

Data Source

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

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