Piper J-3C

Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 7100503

Manufacturer (registry)
PIPER
Model
J-3C
Registry code
7100503
Registered
56 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
54 mph
Certification
Type certificated

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

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Aircraft by year built · 110

1938Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 110 aircraft
19382
19396
19405
194110
19422
19435
19442
19459
194650
19476
19541
19561
19572
19581
19631
19671
19741
19762
19781
19951
19961

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 0

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

No ADs matched this model

Registered aircraft · 56

See all 56 registered aircraft
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7100503')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 17

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 2 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

See all 17 investigations
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('7100503')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 15

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20260220000799IPiper J-3C · Otisfield, METhe aircraft departed Oxford airport headed south and experienced a partial loss of power over the north end of thompson lake. Initial application of carburetor heat restored power. While turning back to Oxford airport, partial power was lost again. The pilot…Feb 20, 2026 · N98294 · Minor damageAccident 20171003011279APiper J-3C · Yakima, WAPilot reported that on takeoff he encountered a gust of wind which caused directional control difficulties. Aircraft landed off-runway and incurred right hand elevator damage, some tail wheel and attach point damage, main gear and prop damage.Oct 3, 2017 · N48694 · Substantial damageAccident 20100718038349APiper J-3C · Buckhead, GAAircraft was returning to the airfield due to inclement weather approaching. When on base leg, the pilot noticed donkeys on the runway. He initiated a go around, and while going around the pilot reported a microburst that forced him into the tops of the…Jul 18, 2010 · N98342 · DestroyedAccident 19951029039209APiper J3C* · Rochester, INMade climbing turn after takeoff. Wind gust inverted J3. Stalled. Crashed. Witnesses beleived pilot showing off. (-23) pilot stated that he took off from runway 29, climbed out approx. 200 ft AGL, and started a right turn. Then a gust of wind inverted his…Oct 29, 1995 · N88037 · Substantial damageIncident 19900703032649IPiper J3C65 · Myrtle Beach, SCMade a hard landing. Pilot stated he was unable to release banner before starting outboard turn.Jul 3, 1990 · N38950 · Minor damageIncident 19840408039539IPiper J3C* · Sarasota, FLCollided with parked aircraft while trying to turn aircraft at the gas pump. Pilots foot slipped off the brake.Apr 8, 1984 · N87939 · Minor damageIncident 19831105075099IPiper J3 · Arvada, WYMade emergency landing due to a rough engine while looking for cattle. Found water in fuel.Nov 5, 1983 · N98118 · Minor damageAccident 19830218004729APiper J3C* · Stockbridge, GACrash occurred during emergency landing after engine quit shortly after takeoff.Feb 18, 1983 · N88037 · Substantial damageIncident 19811228087289IPiper J3C* · Bradenton, FLZa lost power, dropped banner, hit fence landing. Internal explosion made hole in muffler. Exhaust burned harness.Dec 28, 1981 · N87939 · Minor damageAccident 19761101034749APiper L4B · Venice, FLFuel header tank installed below level of carburetor causing fuel starvation in glide attitude.Nov 1, 1976 · N87939 · Substantial damageAccident 19761006035119APiper L4B · Sheep Mtn, AKOct 6, 1976 · N7335H · Substantial damageAccident 19760919028429APiper L4B · Salt Crk Falls, ORFlew into narrow blind canyon. Unable to turn-around. Plt reported downdrafts.Sep 19, 1976 · N8360H · Substantial damageAccident 19751209038449APiper J3C65 · Neligh, NEFlying low ovr hilly trrn and scattered wooded area.r ski struck top gnd wire.Dec 9, 1975 · N42511 · DestroyedAccident 19751012039909APiper J3C65 · FLOct 12, 1975 · N78771 · Substantial damageAccident 19750928030089APiper L4B · Mauldin, SCSep 28, 1975 · N4504H · Substantial damage
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7100503')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 5

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'J3C'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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The same model under other registry codes

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

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'J3C' AND m.code NOT IN ('7100503')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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