# N38519: 1941 Piper J3F-65

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Piper J3F-65](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3f-65) (registry code 7100536, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Franklin 4AC176B series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-4ac176b-series) (registry code 27006)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A-692](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-692) (Piper Aircraft Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 7088
- Year built: 1941
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard
- Airworthiness date: October 17, 1955
- Certificate issued: July 16, 2026
- Expires: July 31, 2033
- Mode S code: A4707A
- Registered owner: [Maltz Lawrence Jay](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MALTZ%20LAWRENCE%20JAY)
- Location: [Georgetown, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Georgetown)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 30.7382° N, 97.7545° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 78633, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=38519
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38519

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 Franklin 4AC176B model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 11 in force

### Matched by airframe (Piper J3F-65)

- [AD 2025-02-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-02-11): Rudder Structure · FS 2001 J5A (Army L-4F), J5A-80, J5B (Army L-4G) and 67 more. Effective Mar 20, 2025
- [AD 2015-08-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-08-04): Wings · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 77 more. Effective Jun 3, 2015
- [AD 2001-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-17): GNS 430 units · Cessna 172, 182, 206 and 209 more. Effective Dec 28, 2001
- [AD 85-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-06-04): Fuel Tank · FS 2001 AE-1, HE-1, J5A-80 and 60 more. Effective May 4, 1985
- [AD 78-10-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-10-03): Fuel Venting · FS 2001 AE-1, HE-1, J5A-80 and 66 more. Effective May 23, 1978
- [AD 68-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-05-01): Exhaust Mufflers · FS 2001 J5A-80, J5A (Army L-4F), J5B (Army L-4G) and 67 more. Effective Mar 31, 1968
- [AD 58-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-12-02): Aileron Hinge Brackets · Piper J-3, J3C-40, J3C-50 and 20 more
- [AD 58-01-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-01-07): Control System Turnbuckles · FS 2001 J5A-80, J5A (Army L-4F), J5B (Army L-4G) and 18 more
- [AD 52-07-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-07-03): Lift Strut Rework · Piper J-3, J3C-40, J3C-50 and 15 more
- [AD 49-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-14-01): Elevator Connector Tube Fitting · FS 2003 J-3, J3C-40, J3C-50 and 17 more
- [AD 47-50-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-50-03): Canvas Seat Inspection · Piper J-3, J3C-40, J3C-50 and 14 more

### Matched by engine (Franklin 4AC176B series)

None in force.

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 99-01-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-01-05-R1) (historical): Wings · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 73 more. Effective Jan 14, 2014
- [AD 99-01-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-01-05) (historical): Wing Lift Struts or Forks · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 73 more. Effective Feb 8, 1999

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N38519.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N38519.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft.

## Related

- Other Piper J3F-65 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3f-65/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Piper J3F-65: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3f-65/stcs.md
- The Franklin 4AC176B series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/franklin-4ac176b-series.md

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