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N78416

PIPER J-3C · Valid

Aircraft

Make: PIPER
Model: J-3C
Year manufactured: —
Serial number: 23157
Type: Fixed wing single engine · 2 seats · 1 engine
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lbs
Cruise speed: 54 kt

Engine

Manufacturer: CONT MOTOR
Model: C85 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating
Horsepower: 85

Registration

Registrant

Name: Sands Donald
Type: Individual
Location: LAFAYETTE, LA
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Certificate

Status: Valid
Issued: 2026-01-08
Airworthiness: 1967-10-25
Expires: 2033-01-31
Last action: 2026-01-08
Fractional ownership: No

ADS-B / Mode S

Mode S hex (ICAO 24-bit): AAA1FC
Mode S octal: 52520774

Every transponder-equipped aircraft broadcasts its Mode S hex code on 1090 MHz. ADS-B receivers like FlightAware and FlightRadar24 use this ICAO code to identify the aircraft.

Source: FAA Releasable Aircraft Database (public domain). Last action on this record: 2026-01-08.