# N652M: 1946 Piper J3C-65

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Piper J3C-65](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3c-65) (registry code 7100510, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Continental C90 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c90-series) (registry code 17009)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E-252](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-252) (Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 16623
- Year built: 1946
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal, utility
- Airworthiness date: September 19, 2021
- Certificate issued: October 17, 2018
- Expires: October 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A8953B
- Registered owner: [Madden Jeffrey M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MADDEN%20JEFFREY%20M)
- Location: [Queensbury, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Queensbury)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 43.3373° N, 73.6827° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 12804, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=652M
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N652M

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 C90 model are included.

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

### Matched by airframe (Piper J3C-65)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Continental C90 series)

- [AD 2012-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-06): Fuel servo diaphragm · Continental Motors 6-260-A, 6-285-A, 6-285-B and 482 more. Effective Feb 24, 2012
- [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 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 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

## 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 N652M.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N652M.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Reports filed since April 15, 1934, when the mark's previous registration was cancelled.

## Earlier aircraft with N652M

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N652M before.

- [Cancelled 1934-04-15](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N652M-1934-04-15): Curtiss Wright FLEDGLING, S/N B-96, built 1929. Owner: [Lunde Rolf Arnold](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUNDE%20ROLF%20ARNOLD), [New York, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/New%20York)

## 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 C90 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c90-series.md

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