# Piper/Dear J3C

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 710051C
- Manufacturer (registry): PIPER/DEAR
- Model: J3C
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-dear-j3c

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CEN17LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA093), Jan 30, 2017: Piper J3C (N7039H), Brenham, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The reciprocating engine's exhaust valve being stuck in the “open” position, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb.

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20170130000629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170130000629A), Jan 30, 2017: Piper/Dear J3C (N7039H), Brenham, TX, Substantial damage. The aircraft was departing from Brenham Municipal Airport (11R) using runway 16. Shortly after take off, it lost power and could not maintain altitude. The…
- [Incident 20020424017939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020424017939I), Apr 24, 2002: Piper J3C40 (N7039H), Old Bridge, NJ, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot did not maintain directional control of aircraft on landing, leaving runway and striking tetrehedron, causing damage to it and the aircraft.
- [Incident 20010609014069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010609014069I), Jun 9, 2001: Piper J3C* (N7039H), Old Bridge, NJ, Substantial damage. (-23) Landing on runway 24 during a crosswind, pilot lost control and collided with a VASI light causing substantial damage to the airplane.
- [Incident 19930809032209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930809032209I), Aug 9, 1993: Piper J3C* (N7039H), Purcell, OK, Minor damage. Engine sputtered and died. Forced landing in open field. Aircraft nosed over. No fuel in tank or carburetor.

## Service difficulty reports (5)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2023FA0000315](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000315), Apr 27, 2023: PROPELLER. BROKEN. ABOUT FIVE INCHES OF PROPELLER BLADE #1 SEPARATED FROM TIP DURING FLIGHT REQUIRING AN IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY LANDING.
- [SDR 2010FA0000521](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000521), Jun 2, 2010: CONTROL CABLE. BROKEN. ACFT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING DUE TO POWER LOSS DURING FLIGHT. WEATHER WAS CONDUCIVE TO CARBURETOR ICING.
- [SDR 2006FA0000394](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000394), Apr 1, 2006: SPAR. CORRODED. AILERON SPARS FOUND EXCESSIVE CORROSION UNDER ALL 3 HINGES. NEEDED TO REPLACE SPAR ON BOTH LT AND RT AILERONS BEFORE RECOVERING AILERONS. (K)
- [SDR 2003FA0000684](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000684), Jun 22, 2003: STRIP. SEPARATED. AT CRUISE, PORTION OF PROP LEADING EDGE STRIP SEPARATED FROM PROP. EMERGENCY LANDING ON LAKE ERIE SHORE. PROP OVERHAULED IN 1974. APPROX 40 HOURS SINCE LAST ANN
- [SDR 0074382](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0074382), Mar 5, 2003: CLAMP. CORRODED. CORROSION ON CLAMP ASSEMBLY.

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Piper J-3C](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j-3c): 56 registered aircraft, registry code 7100503
- [Piper-Twardowski J-3C](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-twardowski-j-3c): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 710050A

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