# N27DF: 1945 Piper J3C-65 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Piper J3C-65](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3c-65) (registry code 7100510, 2 seats) - Engine: [Continental C85 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c85-series) (registry code 17008) - Data sheets: [TCDS E-233](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-233) (Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 14666 - Year built: 1945 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard - Airworthiness date: June 19, 2003 - Certificate issued: July 25, 2019 - Expires: July 31, 2029 - Mode S code: A2A474 - Registered owner: [Davis Nolan E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVIS%20NOLAN%20E) - Location: [Juneau, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Juneau) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 58.3729° N, 134.1784° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 99801, within about 26 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=27DF - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27DF From the FAA registry file of October 21, 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. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Continental C85 model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 13 in force ### Matched by airframe (Piper J3C-65) None in force. ### Matched by engine (Continental C85 series) - [AD 98-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-17-11): Crankshafts · Continental Motors A-65-3, A-65-8, A75-8 and 90 more. Effective Oct 19, 1998 - [AD 98-01-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-01-06): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 184 more. Effective Feb 13, 1998 - [AD 94-05-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-05-05-R1): Cylinder Rocker · Continental Motors C-125-1, C-125-2, C145-2 and 59 more. Effective Feb 13, 1996 - [AD 95-21-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-21-15): Aviation Gasoline · Continental Motors A-65-8, C85-12F, C85-12FJ and 77 more. Effective Nov 28, 1995 - [AD 93-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-22-05): Carburetor Air Intake Housing Assemblies · Continental Motors C90-12F, C90-12FH, C90-12FJ and 22 more. Effective Dec 14, 1993 - [AD 93-19-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-19-04): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 184 more. Effective Oct 18, 1993 - [AD 81-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-16-05): Magnetos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-E1B, AEIO-320-E2B, AEIO-360-B1G6 and 234 more. Effective Aug 6, 1981 - [AD 81-07-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-07-06): AC Fuel Pumps · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 60 more. Effective Apr 1, 1981 - [AD 80-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-06-05): Magnetos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 254 more. Effective Mar 28, 1980 - [AD 69-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-24-03): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 321 more. Effective Nov 29, 1969 - [AD 69-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-09-01): Eisemann Magnetos · Eisemann Magnetos, 2A4-45-B2, 2A4-49-B2 and 158 more - [AD 49-50-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-50-01): Generator Drive Coupling Rubber Disc · Continental Motors C-125-1, C-125-2, C145-2 and 27 more - [AD 47-40-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-40-02): Piston Pins · Continental Motors C-125-1, C-125-2, C75-12F and 4 more ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 94-14-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-14-12) (historical): Octane Aviation Gasoline · Teledyne Continental Motors A-65-8, C85-12, E185-11 and 68 more ## Information bulletins (advisory) (4 in force) - [SAIB NE-18-27](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-18-27): POWERPLANT Rocker Shaft Boss Inspection. Issued Sep 10, 2018 - [SAIB NE-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-13): Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealant. Issued Mar 8, 2016 - [SAIB NE-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-04): Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing Inspection. Issued Oct 31, 2012 - [SAIB CE-98-21R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-98-21R1): . Issued Jun 10, 1998 ## NTSB investigations None matched to N27DF. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N27DF. ## Service difficulty reports None filed for this aircraft. Reports filed since August 11, 1999, when the mark's previous registration was cancelled. ## Earlier aircraft with N27DF The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N27DF before. - [Cancelled 1999-08-11](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N27DF-1999-08-11): Jensen Roy J JENSEN DELTA JD2A, S/N 1. Owner: [Jensen E Kay](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JENSEN%20E%20KAY), [Las Vegas, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Las%20Vegas) ## Related - Other Piper J3C-65 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3c-65/aircraft.md - STCs for the Piper J3C-65: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3c-65/stcs.md - The Continental C85 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c85-series.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.