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N88643

1946 PIPER J3C-65 · Valid

Aircraft

Make: PIPER
Model: J3C-65
Year manufactured: 1946
Serial number: 16272
Type: Fixed wing single engine · 2 seats · 1 engine
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lbs
Cruise speed: 67 kt

Engine

Manufacturer: CONT MOTOR
Model: A&C65 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating
Horsepower: 65

Registration

Registrant

Name: Bear Thomas A
Type: Individual
Location: RYE, NH
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Certificate

Status: Valid
Issued: 2025-09-19
Airworthiness: 1960-02-18
Expires: 2032-09-30
Last action: 2025-09-19
Fractional ownership: No

ADS-B / Mode S

Mode S hex (ICAO 24-bit): AC371F
Mode S octal: 53033437

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: 2025-09-19.