# Piper J-3 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7100502 - Manufacturer (registry): PIPER - Model: J-3 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 56 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS ATC 660](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%20660) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Piper Aircraft Inc. - Registered aircraft: 104 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j-3 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Canvas Seat Inspection · Piper J-3, J3C-40, J3C-50 and 14 more Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 93-10-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-10-06) (historical): Corroded Wing Lift Struts or Cracked Forks · Piper Aircraft, Inc., The New J-2, J-3, J4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 (104, first 50) - [N1468N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1468N): [Depoy Lowell K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEPOY%20LOWELL%20K), [Salem, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Salem), built 1947, S/N 23001 - [N16PD](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16PD): [Murphy Frank](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MURPHY%20FRANK), [Quitman, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Quitman), built 1945, S/N 14699 - [N17RB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17RB): [N17rb LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N17RB%20LLC), [Fredericksburg, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Fredericksburg), built 1946, S/N 16314 - [N20156](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20156): [Fazzolare Dennis J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAZZOLARE%20DENNIS%20J), [Strabane, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Strabane), built 1938, S/N 2233 - [N20165](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20165): [Newcomer Steven](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEWCOMER%20STEVEN), [Loganville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Loganville), S/N 2217 - [N20206](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20206): [Risker Dale W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RISKER%20DALE%20W), [Bulger, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Bulger), S/N 2006 - [N20231](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20231): [Gregory Richard L Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREGORY%20RICHARD%20L%20JR), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1937, S/N 2031 - [N20240](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20240): [War Eagles Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WAR%20EAGLES%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Santa Teresa, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Santa%20Teresa), S/N 2042 - [N20257](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20257): [Palmer Flying Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PALMER%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20INC), [Manito, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Manito), built 1941, S/N 2057 - [N20258](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20258): [Brandt Terry R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRANDT%20TERRY%20R), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), built 1938, S/N 2058 - [N20261](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20261): [Vankirk Malcolm R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VANKIRK%20MALCOLM%20R), [Frederick, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Frederick), built 1938, S/N 2061 - [N20833](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20833): [Paetzold Larry E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PAETZOLD%20LARRY%20E), [Brownwood, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Brownwood), built 1961, S/N 2133 - [N21523](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21523): [Monreal Michael E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MONREAL%20MICHAEL%20E), [North Barrington, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/North%20Barrington), built 1938, S/N 2361 - [N2154M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2154M): [Trumbull Thomas A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRUMBULL%20THOMAS%20A), [Leland, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Leland), S/N 20940 - [N2230M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2230M): [Pepper William G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PEPPER%20WILLIAM%20G), [Fayette, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Fayette), built 1946, S/N 21022 - [N23135](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23135): [Scott Harry Jr Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCOTT%20HARRY%20JR%20TRUSTEE), [Walnut Creek, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Walnut%20Creek), built 1939, S/N 2918 - [N23420](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23420): [Kinnamon Kyle](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KINNAMON%20KYLE), [Eden, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Eden), built 1939, S/N 3149 - [N24710](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24710): [Schuetzeberg William C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHUETZEBERG%20WILLIAM%20C), [Lago Vista, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lago%20Vista), built 1939, S/N 3370 - [N2583Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2583Z): [Taildraggers LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAILDRAGGERS%20LLC), [Caledonia, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Caledonia), built 1946, S/N 18687 - [N26040](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26040): [Deel David L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEEL%20DAVID%20L), [Tazewell, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Tazewell), built 1939, S/N 3982 - [N27937](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27937): [Chamberlain Paul E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHAMBERLAIN%20PAUL%20E), [Troup, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Troup), built 1940, S/N 4458 - [N2CE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2CE): [World Aircraft Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WORLD%20AIRCRAFT%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1939, S/N 3341 - [N30496](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30496): [Burton Douglas M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURTON%20DOUGLAS%20M), [Chehalis, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Chehalis), built 1941, S/N 6627 - [N30833](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30833): [Tong Ryan P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TONG%20RYAN%20P), [Freehold, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Freehold), built 1940, S/N 5134 - [N30859](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30859): [Harter Ryan A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARTER%20RYAN%20A), [Greenfield, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Greenfield), built 1940, S/N 5154 - [N31178](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31178): [Budinich Jason H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BUDINICH%20JASON%20H), [Hartford, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Hartford), built 1940, S/N 5388 - [N3213N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3213N): built 1946, S/N 22403 - [N3261N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3261N): [Dyer John M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DYER%20JOHN%20M), [Easley, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Easley), built 1946, S/N 22451 - [N32743](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32743): [Bollenback Kenneth](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOLLENBACK%20KENNETH), [Dunedin, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Dunedin), built 1940, S/N 5577 - [N32852](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32852): [Demmery Daniel D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEMMERY%20DANIEL%20D), [Port Saint Lucie, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Port%20Saint%20Lucie), built 1940, S/N 5661 - [N32912](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32912): [Birk W M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BIRK%20W%20M), [Kennedale, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Kennedale), built 1940, S/N 5708 - [N32950](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32950): [Kloss Matthew](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KLOSS%20MATTHEW), [Rew, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Rew), S/N 5734 - [N33026](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33026): [Merritt Michael L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MERRITT%20MICHAEL%20L), [Acworth, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Acworth), built 1940, S/N 5784 - [N33136](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33136): [Flying A Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20A%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Archer City, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Archer%20City), built 1940, S/N 5854 - [N3360N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3360N): [Telkamp Gary O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TELKAMP%20GARY%20O), [Rapid City, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Rapid%20City), built 1947, S/N 22560 - [N35463](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N35463): [Vajdos Robert C Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VAJDOS%20ROBERT%20C%20JR), [Louise, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Louise), built 1941, S/N 6368 - [N35535](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N35535): [Goodman Michael K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOODMAN%20MICHAEL%20K), [Brooksville, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Brooksville), built 1941, S/N 6440 - [N3556K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3556K): [Fairweather Flying Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FAIRWEATHER%20FLYING%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Juneau, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Juneau), built 1946, S/N 22247 - [N3570K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3570K): [Swickard William E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SWICKARD%20WILLIAM%20E), [Kent, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Kent), built 1946, S/N 22261 - [N3603K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3603K): [Schmieding Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHMIEDING%20MICHAEL), [Salem, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Salem), built 1946, S/N 22294 - [N3623N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3623N): [Syverson Michael B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SYVERSON%20MICHAEL%20B), [Waubun, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Waubun), built 1947, S/N 22875 - [N37951](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37951): [Charlton Robert E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHARLTON%20ROBERT%20E), [Clarksville, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Clarksville), S/N 6745, Registration expired, pending cancellation - [N38333](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38333): [Sonex Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SONEX%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Oshkosh, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Oshkosh), built 1941, S/N 6943 - [N38456](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38456): [Anderson Timothy L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSON%20TIMOTHY%20L), [Fincastle, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Fincastle), built 1941, S/N 7029 - [N38748](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38748): [Matthews Franklin L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MATTHEWS%20FRANKLIN%20L), [Mc Alpin, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Mc%20Alpin), built 1941, S/N 7222 - [N38798](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38798): [Seltman Jack](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SELTMAN%20JACK), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 1941, S/N 7275 - [N38881](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38881): [Bishops Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BISHOPS%20LTD), [Virginia Beach, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Virginia%20Beach), built 1941, S/N 7369 - [N3967B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3967B): [Wayman Ian A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WAYMAN%20IAN%20A), [Peyton, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Peyton), built 1943, S/N 13336 - [N418LS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N418LS): [Trieber Steven M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRIEBER%20STEVEN%20M), [Eastport, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Eastport), built 1948, S/N 18350 - [N42023](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N42023): [Leclercq Benoit](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LECLERCQ%20BENOIT), [Saint Cloud, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Saint%20Cloud), built 1942, S/N 9069 All 104: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j-3/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (35) 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 CEN10CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA263), May 27, 2010: Piper J-3 (N8688), Parker, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting winds. - [NTSB MIA96LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA217), Aug 25, 1996: Piper J3 (N2CE), Aiken, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing; and his loss of directional control, which was followed by impact with trees. - [NTSB ATL92LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA027), Nov 28, 1991: Piper J-3 (N35535), Statesville, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF A SUITABLE LANDING SITE. - [NTSB FTW79FQG33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FQG33), Jan 11, 1979: Piper J-3 (N20833), Shallowater, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW78FPA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FPA02), Oct 11, 1977: Piper J3C-65 (N42321), Terrell, TX, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB MIA77FKG57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKG57), Jul 27, 1977: Piper J-3 (N33026), Athens, GA, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC76DFA20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76DFA20), Dec 6, 1975: Piper J-3 (N98572), Cambridge, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN76DTE33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76DTE33), Oct 19, 1975: Piper J-3 (N32950), Aurora, CO, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA75AS040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75AS040), May 2, 1975: Piper J-3 (N98722), Missing Aircraft, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB FTW75FPJ11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FPJ11), Nov 11, 1974: Piper J-3 (N1504N), Fairview, OK, destroyed - [NTSB IAD74DKM50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74DKM50), Mar 28, 1974: Piper J-3 (N98565), Charlotte, NC, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA72DKJ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72DKJ16), Aug 13, 1971: Piper J-3 (N3612N), Courtland, AL, destroyed - [NTSB SEA70DWD18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70DWD18), Jun 6, 1970: Piper J-3 (N98722), Bellingham, WA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA70D0120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70D0120), Jul 3, 1969: Piper J3C-65 (N92273), Cocoa, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI69A0008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69A0008), Jul 20, 1968: Piper J3L (N32743), Sullivan, IL, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB MKC69F0095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69F0095), Jul 19, 1968: Piper J3C (N6535H), Austin, MN, destroyed - [NTSB MIA69D0024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69D0024), Jun 28, 1968: Piper J-3 (N49594), Shelby, MS, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX68A0101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68A0101), May 19, 1968: Piper J-3 (N57253), Bakersfield, CA, destroyed, 4 fatal - [NTSB NYC68D0429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68D0429), Mar 20, 1968: Piper J-3 (N88613), Exico, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA68F0072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68F0072), Jun 17, 1967: Piper J-3 (N7291H), Bellevue, WA, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC67F0645](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67F0645), Apr 26, 1967: Piper J-3 (N3283N), Amityville, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA67D0531](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67D0531), Mar 22, 1967: Piper J-3 (N6676H), Merritt Isle, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW67D0497](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0497), Mar 12, 1967: Piper J-3C (N42996), Colony, OK, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA67A0013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67A0013), Jul 22, 1966: Piper J-3 (N35162), Hernando, MS, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB CHI67F0228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67F0228), May 10, 1966: Piper J3C (N98743), Wheeling, IL, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI66F0707](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66F0707), May 5, 1966: Piper J3 (N2154M), Grand Ledge, MI, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI66A0049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66A0049), Nov 14, 1965: Piper J-3 (N22753), New Carlisle, OH, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB CHI66D0417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66D0417), Nov 11, 1965: Piper J-3 (N98608), Half Day, IL, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC66D0345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66D0345), Oct 17, 1965: Piper J3C (N7360H), Butler, PA, minor damage - [NTSB MKC66F0111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66F0111), Jul 6, 1965: Piper J3 (N70555), Eagleville, MO, destroyed - [NTSB NYC65F0058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC65F0058), Feb 27, 1965: Piper J3C-65 (N25982), New Kent, VA, destroyed - [NTSB UNK64X3631](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3631), Aug 27, 1964: Piper J3 (N6711H), Copperscove, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X3390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3390), Aug 15, 1964: Piper J3 (N33053), Linn Grove, IN, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X2469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2469), Jun 24, 1964: Piper J3C (N70312), Fairwell Lke, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X0986](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0986), Mar 19, 1964: Piper J3C (N3629N), Pelham, NC, destroyed, 1 fatal ## FAA accident and incident reports (25) 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. - [Incident 20181118022729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181118022729I), Nov 18, 2018: Piper J-3 (N70935), Bryant, AR, Minor damage. On November 18, 2018 at 0805 CST, a Piper PA-18/ J-3 , N70935, registered to [privacy data omitted] impacted a hangar during starting the aircraft engine at… - [Incident 20150627008759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150627008759I), Jun 27, 2015: Piper J-3 (N51539), Hollywood, FL, Minor damage. Aircraft N51539 had just landed at khwo from kzph on runway 28R while taxing on taxiway echo a strong gust of wind lifted the left wing and tail causing the… - [Accident 20100527005079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100527005079A), May 27, 2010: Piper J3 (N8688), Parker, CO, Substantial damage. Aircraft NC8688, a Piper J-3 cub, crashed while attempting a go-around on an approach to Everitt airfield (1CO8). Weather at the time of the accident was VMC… - [Incident 20100421034409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100421034409I), Apr 21, 2010: Piper J-3 (N51539), Cross City, FL, Minor damage. On April 21, 2010, at approximately 1510 eastern standard time, a registered aircraft, N51539 Piper J3, serial number 10491 owned by aero tech industries and,… - [Incident 20051001023399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051001023399I), Oct 1, 2005: Piper J3 (N6711H), Byron, CA, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot departed lvk enroute to C83 and climbed to 2600 feet. Outside brushy peak pilot called C83, requesting airport advisories and made a small… - [Incident 20021117031819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021117031819I), Nov 17, 2002: Piper J3 (N6711H), Byron, CA, Minor damage. (-23) During take off from a private dirt/grass runway, aircraft hit an unseen hole in the runway. In flight pilot observed that the left tire was out of… - [Incident 19990630034469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990630034469I), Jun 30, 1999: Piper J3 (N42340), St James, MI, Minor damage. (-23) Upon landing on beach, and during taxi rollout, the aircraft propeller struck a rock causing minor damage to the propeller (ldg on gravel bar) - [Incident 19970404005009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970404005009I), Apr 4, 1997: Piper J3 (N7365H), Cambridge Sprin, PA, Minor damage. Narrative: the pilot stated that during early part of take-off run, aircraft hit a soft spot and flipped over. Investigation showed that prop hit ground at 90… - [Accident 19960825044579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960825044579A), Aug 25, 1996: Piper J3 (N2CE), Aiken, SC, Substantial damage. Hard landing. Foot hit right brake cause plane to veer off runway into trees. - [Incident 19930204004189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930204004189I), Feb 4, 1993: Piper J3 (N23135), Bethlehem, NY, Minor damage. Engine quit en route. Forced landing in field. Fuel exhaustion. - [Accident 19911128053739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911128053739A), Nov 28, 1991: Piper STCJ3 (N35535), Statesville, NC, Substantial damage. Reported loss of thrust on climbout,stalled into trees. Believed crankshaft broke. Not verified. - [Incident 19910308011879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910308011879I), Mar 8, 1991: Piper J3 (N418LS), Tucson, AZ, Substantial damage. While hand propping aircraft jumped chocks. Pilot attempted to stop aircraft but it ran into hangar. - [Incident 19910215010499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910215010499I), Feb 15, 1991: Piper J3 (N8688), Perry, GA, Minor damage. Pilot stated he encountered downdraft after takeoff. Elected to land in field to avoid trees. - [Incident 19870719052929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870719052929I), Jul 19, 1987: Piper J3 (N20156), Cherry Tree, PA, Minor damage. The engine quit due to sticking valves. During the forced landing,the left gear failed from corrosion in the strut - [Incident 19820711039169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820711039169I), Jul 11, 1982: Piper PA32* (N4100R), Cascade, ID, Minor damage. Pilot made an emergency landing when engine lost oil pressure. Found oil filter thru stud fractured on thread line. - [Accident 19790111007569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790111007569A), Jan 11, 1979: Piper J3 (N20833), Shallowater, TX, Substantial damage. Aircraft stalled after takeoff. Wing struck ground. - [Incident 19781013030459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781013030459I), Oct 13, 1978: Piper PA18 (N32852), Great Falls, MT, Minor damage. Bungee shock cords failed during landing. The gear had been damaged on the previous takeoff. - [Incident 19780909018659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780909018659I), Sep 9, 1978: Piper J3 (N7322H), Berlin, VT, Minor damage. Wing tip and landing gear damaged during air show act. - [Accident 19771011036499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19771011036499A), Oct 11, 1977: Piper J3C65 (N42321), Terrell, TX, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Buzzed fld immediately aft tkof. Avoided pwr lines. Plt blood alcohol level 0.255 . - [Accident 19770727022819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770727022819A), Jul 27, 1977: Piper J3 (N33026), Athens, GA, Substantial damage. Solid white deposit of unk origin found in carb bowl. - [Accident 19751206037669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751206037669A), Dec 6, 1975: Piper J3 (N98572), Cambridge, NY, Substantial damage - [Accident 19751019036469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751019036469A), Oct 19, 1975: Piper J3 (N32950), Aurora, CO, Substantial damage. Eng failed internally. - [Accident 19750502015679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750502015679A), May 2, 1975: Piper J3 (N98722), Missing Aircraf, WA, Damage unknown. Acft dmg & injury index presumed. - [Accident 19741111038629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741111038629A), Nov 11, 1974: Piper J3C65 (N1504N), Fairview, OK, Destroyed. Plt entrd intntl spn at 500FT. Didnt recovr fully befr strkng grnd. - [Accident 19740328006079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740328006079A), Mar 28, 1974: Piper J3 (N98565), Charlotte, NC, Substantial damage. Passenger unintentionally applied right brake on landing roll. ## 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-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-Ford J3](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-ford-j3): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7100501 - [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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