N98700 - 1946 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N98700 is a 1946 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Johnson Alvin D in Wonder Lake, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 3, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on May 10, 2007. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N98700 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADC796 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N98700 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.0861, -118.0350 on December 3, 2024. The FAA registry record for N98700 was last updated on October 20, 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 N98700. 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
October 3, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 10, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
JOHNSON ALVIN D
Address
5010 W LAKE SHORE DR
City
WONDER LAKE
State / Zip Code
Illinois60097-8714
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)
53343626
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADC796

Additional Details

Registration
N98700
Serial Number
18930
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00273640

Last Known Position

Date
December 3, 2024 (UTC 02:36:53)
Airport
Latitude
34.086102
Longitude
-118.035004

Data Source

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

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