# N11914: 1944 Piper J3C65

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Piper J3C65](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3c65) (registry code 7104217, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A-691](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-691) (Piper Aircraft Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 12086
- Year built: 1944
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: May 1, 2026
- Certificate issued: March 25, 2026
- Expires: March 31, 2033
- Mode S code: A0503A
- Registered owner: [Franke L-4 Historical Foundation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRANKE%20L-4%20HISTORICAL%20FOUNDATION%20LLC)
- Location: [Chantilly, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Chantilly)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 38.8967° N, 77.4439° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 20151, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=11914
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11914

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (Piper J3C65)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N11914.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N11914.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (79, first 50)

Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

### Approved for the airframe (Piper J3C65)

- [STC SA1038SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1038SO): Installation of Aqua Model 1500 floats. Outpost X Aviation Inc
- [STC SA3-356](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-356): Installation of Wipaire Skis Model C-2200 main ski and Model AWT-2500 or AWT-2500A tail wheel skis. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services
- [STC SA3-357](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-357): Installation of Wipaire Skis Model C-2200 main skis and Model AWT-2500 or AWT-2500A tail wheel ski. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services
- [STC SA5-33](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5-33): Removed unbalanced tail surfaces and installed balanced tail surfaces. Install elevators, Piper P/N 12789-00 and 12789-01 and stabilizers, Piper P/N 12790-00 and 12790-01. Wilbur Repair Service Marguerite Benson or Anne Wilbur
- [STC SA2057SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2057SO): Installation of shoulder harness. Alpha Aviation Inc
- [STC SA214AL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA214AL): Installation of Airglas Engineerins Model L-1650A and L2000A Wheel Replacment Skis. Airglas Inc. Lists J3 Series
- [STC SA1486GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1486GL): Fabricate and install engine mount to accept Continental Aircraft engine C-85-12 rated at 85 H.P. at 2575 RPM. Classic Aircraft Services Inc
- [STC SA1487GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1487GL): Fabricate and install engine mount to accept Continental Aircraft engine O-200 rated at 100 H.P. at 2750 RPM. Classic Aircraft Services Inc
- [STC SA736GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA736GL): Superseded by STC SA01944CH. Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index. EAA Aviation Foundation
- [STC SA820CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA820CE): Install Aero Model M1500, M1800 or M2000 main skis. Aero Ski Manufacturing Co Inc
- [STC SA1008WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1008WE): Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material. Poly-Fiber Inc
- [STC SA489EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA489EA): Installation of ARP Inc. carburetor ice detection system. Aircraft & Rotorcraft Products (ARP) Inc
- [STC SA1249GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1249GL): Installation of Ceconite 102 fabric. Approved for installation on Piper J3C-65, serial number 16217. Aviation Products Systems Inc
- [STC SA923GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA923GL): Installation of Ceconite 102 fabric. Limited for installation in Piper model J3C-65, serial number 20728. Aviation Products Systems Inc
- [STC SA1678GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1678GL): Surrendered and incorporated into STC SA241CH. Cooper Aviation Supply Company, Inc
- [STC SA842GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA842GL): Incorporated into STC SA00478CH. Cooper Aviation Supply Company, Inc
- [STC SA00148BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00148BO): Wing rib spacing modification per Scootair Modification to Clipped Wing Piper J3C-65 for Fuel Tank Installation Instructions of 11/10/01. Scootair LLC
- [STC SA00138BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00138BO): Wing rib spacing modification. Approval limited to Piper model J3C-65, serial number 15327 ONLY. Scootair LLC
- [STC SA525CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA525CE): Concurrently incorporate the following items of Aircraft Specifications No. A-691, 625-clipped wing installation except operating limitations are not changed, 617-wing tip spill plates (optional), 311(c)(9) - Continental C85-8 or -12 engine C85-8 or -12 engine. Socotair LLC
- [STC SA00029DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00029DE): Installation of Replacement Fuselage. Univair Aircraft Corporation
- [STC SA00055DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00055DE): Installation of replacement cabin door. Univair Aircraft Corporation
- [STC SA02093AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02093AK): Installation of hourmeter airspeed switch. Avalaska Inc
- [STC SA98CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA98CH): Installation of replacement wing ribs. Dakota Cub Aircraft
- [STC SA00276LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00276LA): Modify the auxiliary fuel system by rerouting the fuel transfer line. (S/N 17422). Aberle Custom Aircraft
- [STC SA2508SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2508SO): Replacement of Cleveland brake discs, No. 164-67 or 164-167, with Appalachian Accessories' stainless steel brake discs, Part No. 73-67. Aviation Products, Inc
- [STC SA00207AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00207AT): Installation of carbon steel brake discs that have melonite surface treatment, P/N AA-67. Aviation Products, Inc
- [STC SA00054DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00054DE): Installation of replacement wing panel assembly. Univair Aircraft Corporation
- [STC SA5159NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5159NM): Installation of chip detector system. Northwest Aircraft Inc
- [STC SA3220SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3220SO): Installation of basic type BPE-14, Model No. 1008 air driven alternator. Basic Aircraft Products Inc
- [STC SA2080CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2080CE): Operation of airplane on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index and leaded automotive gasoline, 88 minimum antiknock index (RON+MON)/2. Intermixing with aviation gasoline also approved. Petersen Aviation Inc
- [STC SA1581GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1581GL): Install shoulder harness and seat belt assembly. Aero Fabricators Co
- [STC SA4609NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4609NM): Installation of main landing gear safety cable kit. F Atlee Dodge Aircraft Service
- [STC SA3623NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3623NM): Application of polyurethane finishing system. Talkeetna Aero Svcs, Inc
- [STC SA1066GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1066GL): Modified fuel and exhaust system. Scientific Flight Corp. Lists J3 Series
- [STC SA2346NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2346NM): Installation of landing gear fueling step. F Atlee Dodge Aircraft Service
- [STC SA2306NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2306NM): Installation of hydraulic ski- brake assembly. Novak Stephen N
- [STC SA560GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA560GL): Installation of Aero Fabricators 8-gallon or 12-gallon wing auxiliary fuel tanks. Aero Fabricators Co
- [STC SA507AL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA507AL): Installation of alternate crankcase breather. Univair Aircraft Corp. Lists J3 Series
- [STC SA4-1210](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1210): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces. Ceconite, Inc
- [STC SA3284WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3284WE): Installation of Geroge M. Adams DGA-2000 or Bodell BMI-2000 wheels and Bodell BMI-252 brakes. Malcolm E Bodell
- [STC SA196GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA196GL): Replacement of main wheels and brakes with Gerdes Products wheel A-1780 and A-1870-4 brake. Howell Robert L
- [STC SA158GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA158GL): Installation of engine fiberglass cowling. Aero Fabricators Co
- [STC SA69NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA69NW): Installation of Matney's engine charge air-air filter assembly. (AA-1B, AA-1, AA-1A 1969 AND ON) (AA-5 1972, 1973 AND 1974 ONLY). Matney D H
- [STC SA2NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2NE): Installation of Cleveland wheels and brakes, 7.00-6 or 6.00-6, C38500-HA, 40-6, in accordance with S.V. Scherbon modifications, 3/6/73, on several models of Piper aircraft. Scherbon William V. Lists J3 Series
- [STC SA835CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA835CE): Installation of wing tip splates. Smitty's Aircraft Svc, Inc
- [STC SA465AL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA465AL): Installation of PA-18 boot cowl and windshield. F Atlee Dodge Aircraft Service
- [STC SA464AL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA464AL): Installation of PA-18 rear seat. Approval limited to those Piper J3C-65 and J3C-65S aircraft which have FAA approved PA-18. F Atlee Dodge Aircraft Service
- [STC SA460AL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA460AL): Installation of PA-18 pilot-static system. F Atlee Dodge Aircraft Service
- [STC SA461AL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA461AL): Installation of PA-18 landing gear cabane. F Atlee Dodge Aircraft Service
- [STC SA462AL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA462AL): Installation of PA-18 front seat. F Atlee Dodge Aircraft Service

All 79: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11914/stcs.md

## Earlier aircraft with N11914

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N11914 before.

- [Cancelled 2011-05-26](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N11914-2011-05-26): Cessna 150L, S/N 15075707, built 1974. Registration pending, canceled. Owner: [Lynchburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Lynchburg)

## Related

- Other Piper J3C65 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3c65/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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