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1956 Piper J3C-65 · Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG

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Registered owners
Matthews Franklin LMatthews Jo Ann
Location
Mc Alpin, FL
Owner type
Co-owned
Serial number
15538
Year built
1956
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engine
Reciprocating
Airworthiness
Standard, normal
Airworthiness date
November 15, 1956
Certificate issued
April 10, 1997
Expires
January 31, 2030
Mode S code
AC1A7C
Piper J3C-65Airframe model · 2 seats · 1 engine · 3,191 registeredEngine modelAmateur-built UNKNOWN ENG

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026.

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Information bulletins that may apply

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NTSB investigations · 1

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NTSB CHI85LA175Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRichfield, OHThe plt made a short field takeoff using aprx 1700 ft of the 2200 ft airstrip. Unable to clear trees along the flt path, he turned to the right. However, the acft's wheel pants contacted a tree while the plane was still banked to the right & a slight amount…Apr 23, 1985 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

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Accident 19850423019559ATo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · Richfield, OHAttempted takeoff from soft field without using full runway. Struck trees at runway end.Apr 23, 1985 · Substantial damage

Service difficulty reports

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