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Piper J-3 on the US registry.
104 registered single-engine airplanes, from the FAA's October 8, 2026 release.
There are 104 Piper J-3 aircraft on the US registry, and 99% have a valid registration. Registered examples were built between 1937 and 1975; the median year is 1946. Texas has the most (13, 12%). 21% are registered to companies, partnerships or government rather than individuals.
Specs from the FAA reference file: single-engine airplane, 2 seats, 1 engine, piston engine type.
Where Piper J-3 aircraft are registered
Top 10 states by registrant address.
By year built
Aircraft with a recorded year of manufacture, by decade.
Who registers them
Registrant type on the registration.
Engines on the registry
Most common engines recorded for this model.
| Engine | Aircraft |
|---|---|
| Cont Motor A&C65 Series | 32 |
| Cont Motor C85 Series | 17 |
| Cont Motor A40 Series | 8 |
Latest registration certificates
Most recent certificate issue dates. Individual owners' names are not shown.
| N-number | Year | Location | Registrant | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N88599 | 1943 | Leland, MI | Not shown (individual) | Apr 16, 2026 |
| N98479 | – | West Liberty, KY | Not shown (individual) | Jan 21, 2026 |
| N3603K | 1946 | Salem, OR | Not shown (individual) | Dec 9, 2025 |
| N23420 | 1939 | Eden, MD | Not shown (individual) | Sep 26, 2025 |
| N32950 | – | Rew, PA | Not shown (individual) | Sep 19, 2025 |
| N38456 | 1941 | Fincastle, VA | Anderson Timothy L | Aug 20, 2025 |
| N48303 | 1946 | Athol, ID | Not shown (individual) | Apr 22, 2025 |
| N33136 | 1940 | Archer City, TX | Flying A Aviation LLC | Nov 14, 2024 |
| N31178 | 1940 | Hartford, WI | Not shown (individual) | Sep 19, 2024 |
| N92273 | 1946 | Midlothian, TX | Not shown (individual) | Aug 9, 2024 |
Source: FAA Releasable Aircraft Database, release of October 8, 2026. Counts include aircraft on the US civil registry and exclude reserved or unassigned N-numbers. Not an official FAA record. Not affiliated with the FAA. How we count.
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