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Piper J3C-65 on the US registry.
3,190 registered single-engine airplanes, from the FAA's October 8, 2026 release.
There are 3,190 Piper J3C-65 aircraft on the US registry, and 99% have a valid registration. Registered examples were built between 1937 and 1985; the median year is 1946. Texas has the most (268, 8%). 22% are registered to companies, partnerships or government rather than individuals. 49 received a new registration certificate in the last 90 days. 10 were deregistered in the last 12 months, including 1 exported.
Specs from the FAA reference file: single-engine airplane, 2 seats, 1 engine, piston engine type.
Where Piper J3C-65 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 | 2,017 |
| Cont Motor C85 Series | 448 |
| Cont Motor A&C75 Series | 159 |
Latest registration certificates
Most recent certificate issue dates. Individual owners' names are not shown.
| N-number | Year | Location | Registrant | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N3404N | 1947 | Johnstown, CO | Anchor Aviation LLC | Oct 8, 2026 |
| N6047H | – | Bozeman, MT | Not shown (individual) | Oct 8, 2026 |
| N70855 | – | Holbrook, NE | Not shown (individual) | Oct 7, 2026 |
| N31050 | – | Holt, MN | Vand Flyve Klub | Oct 5, 2026 |
| N98187 | – | Williamson, GA | Not shown (individual) | Oct 3, 2026 |
| N46789 | – | Labelle, FL | Fletcher Flying Service 419 LLC | Sep 29, 2026 |
| N98198 | 1946 | Woodland Hills, CA | Spencer Park INC | Sep 27, 2026 |
| N38447 | – | Lakewood, CA | Not shown (individual) | Sep 24, 2026 |
| N6741H | 1946 | Grey Eagle, MN | Not shown (individual) | Sep 22, 2026 |
| N68970 | – | Modesto, CA | Not shown (individual) | Sep 22, 2026 |
Exports
| Exported to | Aircraft, last 12 months |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1 |
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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