# Piper-Ford J3 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7100501 - Manufacturer (registry): PIPER-FORD - Model: J3 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS ATC 660](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%20660) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Piper Aircraft Inc. - Registered aircraft: 1 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-ford-j3 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. - [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 96-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-06): Air Filter Assemblies · Maule Aerospace Technology 7ACA, 7ECA, 7FC and 180 more. Effective Jun 7, 1996 - [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Canvas Seat Inspection · Piper J-3, J3C-40, J3C-50 and 14 more Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 93-10-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-10-06) (historical): Corroded Wing Lift Struts or Cracked Forks · Piper Aircraft, Inc., The New J-2, J-3, J4 and 28 more. Effective Jul 9, 1993 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1) - [SAIB ACE-99-01](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-99-01): . Issued Oct 21, 1998 ## Registered aircraft (1) - [N46956](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46956): [Drewes David L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DREWES%20DAVID%20L), [Craig, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Craig), S/N 16489F ## NTSB investigations None matched to aircraft with this model. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to aircraft with this model. ## Service difficulty reports (6) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR P15R20220107001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P15R20220107001), Jan 7, 2022: PROPELLER. BROKEN. PROPELLER IN SERVICE SINCE 2015/100 HOURS. METAL TIPPING REPLACED DEC 2021. DURING INITIAL CLIMB AFTER REINSTALLATION, CUSTOMER REPORTED SEVERE VIBRATION; HE CU - [SDR 2006FA0001177](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0001177), Nov 30, 2006: STRUT. CORRODED. RT STRUT WAS DAMAGED FROM LOWERING A BI-FOLD HANGER DOOR ON THE WING TIP. THE STRUT WAS MANUALLY SEPARATED WERE EXTENSIVE CORROSION WAS FOUND INSIDE THE WING ST - [SDR 99ZZZX3161](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3161), Aug 18, 1999: PLUG. WORN. FOLLOWING MAJOR OVERHAUL, ALUMINUM PARTICLES WERE FOUND IN THE OIL SCREEN AT ABOUT 30, 55, AND 75 HOURS. THE DECISION WAS MADE TO REMOVE THE CYLINDERS AND THE P - [SDR AU971489](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU971489), Nov 26, 1997: LINE. DISCONNECTED. (AUS) STATIC LINE DISCONNECTED AT REAR OF ASI. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. - [SDR 95ZZZX6558](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6558), Nov 1, 1995: CLEVIS. BROKEN. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND A BROKEN CLEVIS AT THE TOP OF THE LEFT TOP TAIL BRACE WIRE. THE SPECIAL WASHER, P/N 40131-00, WAS IN PLACE. THE BREAK WAS AT THE - [SDR 95ZZZX4560](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX4560), Aug 12, 1995: NIPPLE. WORN. DURING RESTORATION OF THIS AIRCRAFT, THE TAILPLANE EXTERNAL BRACING WIRES NIPPLES MADE OF BRASS WERE FOUND BADLY WORN. THIS WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE WITHOUT TAKING ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (42) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA02525LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02525LA): Installation of Wheel and Brake Assemblies. Game Aerospace LLC - [STC SA00715CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00715CH): Installation of Air Energy Service P/N J-3-212 ball type, sight fuel tank quantity gauge on the side of an AESI P/N AESI-125 12-gallon wing tank. Crown MN Aviation LLC - [STC SA02576AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02576AK): Installation of Cleveland and ABI, LLC Wheel and Brake Kits. ABI LLC - [STC SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [STC SA2057SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2057SO): Installation of shoulder harness. Alpha Aviation Inc - [STC SA02452AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02452AK): Installation of F. Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services, LLC, Pilot s Safety Barrier Net. F. Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services, LLC - [STC SA01669CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01669CH): Installation of Challenger Reusable Air Filter. Challenger Aviation Products Inc - [STC SA02428AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428AK): Installation of a hydraulically actuated ski drag assembly. Northern Airframes LLC - [STC SA02295SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02295SE): Installation of an alternate method of fastening aluminum wing ribs to wood spars. Rainbow Flying Service LLC - [STC SA02825NY PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%202): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc - [STC SA214AL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA214AL): Installation of Airglas Engineerins Model L-1650A and L2000A Wheel Replacment Skis. Airglas Inc - [STC SA02110CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02110CH): Installation of a Time Trac Data Recorder. P2 Incorporated - [STC SA00270BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00270BO): Installation of a Teledyne Continental A-65-8, A-65-8F, A-65-9, A-75-8, A-75-8F, A-75-9, C-75-8, C-75-12, C-85-8, C-85-12, C-90-8F or C-90-12F engine and corresponding propeller identified under Limitations and Conditions, and components for a landplane maximum gross weight of 1220 lbs. Clyde R Smith Jr - [STC SA5-13](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5-13): Installation of 8.50x6 tires and tubes with Hayes 6-inch wheels. Aircraft Innovations, LLC - [STC SA02231AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02231AK): Installation of Cleveland Main Wheels and Brakes. F Atlee Dodge Aircraft Service - [STC SA01063CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01063CH): Installation of a Scott Model 3200 Tail Wheel with the AESI #T.S.05P Tail Spring. Univair Aircraft Corporation - [STC SA00223BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00223BO): Descriptive data pertaining to this modification is considered inadequate for duplication in other aircraft. This approval is limited to the installation made in Piper Model J-3, Serial Number 2057. Installation of a Continental A-75-8 engine and Sensenich Model W70DK-40 wood propeller, and components for a 1200 lb. maximum weight. Babcock Paul G - [STC SA00680SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer. Electronics International - [STC SA02234AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02234AK): Installation of a high Pressure Brake Master Cylinder assembly DCA1248-1260. Dakota Cub Aircraft Inc - [STC SA01944CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01944CH): Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4818 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc - [STC SA775GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA775GL): Superseded by STC SA01944CH. Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index. EAA Aviation Foundation - [STC ST01700NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01700NY): Installation of the following Aerospace Logic aircraft instruments: EGT-100 Exhaust Gas Temperature Indicator, CHT-100 Cylnder Head Temperature INdicator, FL-100 Dual Fuel Level Indicator, FP-100 Fuel Pressure and Ammeter Indicator, OL-100 Oil Pressure and Temperature Indicator, and VA-100 Voltmeter and Ammeter Indicator. Aerospace Logic Inc - [STC SA00932SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00932SE): Installation of the Stewart wing tip assembly. Steve Pierce - [STC SA2-952](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2-952): Installation of fiberglass covering. Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA2508SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2508SO): Replacement of Cleveland brake discs, No. 164-67 or 164-167, with Appalachian Accessories' stainless steel brake discs, Part No. 73-67. Aviation Products, Inc - [STC SA00207AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00207AT): Installation of carbon steel brake discs that have melonite surface treatment, P/N AA-67. Aviation Products, Inc - [STC SA1626NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1626NM%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series). Electronics International - [STC SA126SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA126SO): Installation of wing fabric attachment clips. Arbor Company - [STC SA2350NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2350NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gauges. Electronics International - [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International - [STC SA3862NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3862NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Primary TIT/EGT/CHT instruments, remote switches and associated accessories. Electronics International - [STC SA1455NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1455NM): Installation of a flame proof auxiliary heater-dryer, Model12-1600. Thermal, Inc - [STC SA2190NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2190NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of electronics International Digital Volt/Amp Gauges and Accessories. Electronics International - [STC SA309GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA309GL): Installation of Continental A65-8 engine and Sensenich module 72CK propeller (wood). Bartlet Aviation, Inc - [STC SA582NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA582NW): Fabrication of replacement wire rope cable assemblies. University Swagging Corp - [STC SA262AL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA262AL): Install 6x6x44 fish pole tube. F Atlee Dodge Aircraft Service - [STC SA4-469](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-469): Application of glass cloth with resin. Glasco-Air Products - [STC SA5-9](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5-9): 25x11x4 tires and tubes with Airglass Engineering Company adapters LWA 950. Safeway Airways - [STC SA95AL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA95AL): Maule SFS-1-4-P8 tail wheel; Hayes D-15-26 brake assembly using Kennedy Air Service adapter 64-1; Hayes wheel assembly D3-105MD; and800x6, 850x6 or 900x6 4-ply tires and tubes. Kennedy Air Service - [STC SA2350NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2350NM) (historical): Installation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gauges listed on the attached continuation sheet and the associated accessories. Electronics International ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Piper J-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j-3): 104 registered aircraft, registry code 7100502 - [Piper-Dahl J-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-dahl-j-3): 2 registered aircraft, registry code 7100505 - [Wiggins Robert C J3](https://openairdocs.org/model/wiggins-robert-c-j3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05611PQ - [Weber Wayne H J 3](https://openairdocs.org/model/weber-wayne-h-j-3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 0561610 - [Jordan Christopher Long J3](https://openairdocs.org/model/jordan-christopher-long-j3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05643M7 - [Piper Whitaker J3](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-whitaker-j3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 710050C - [Piper-Green-Lewis J-3 CUBY](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-green-lewis-j-3-cuby): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7100515 - [Gyaki Joseph A J3](https://openairdocs.org/model/gyaki-joseph-a-j3): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05601HZ - [Sharp James Edward J 3](https://openairdocs.org/model/sharp-james-edward-j-3): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05612LH - [Piper J-3 REPLICA](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j-3-replica): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 056196X - [Giordano Daniel J-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/giordano-daniel-j-3): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05622ZD - [Piper-Long Beach City College J-3](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-long-beach-city-college-j-3): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 7100500 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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