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Piper J3C-50

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 7100506

Manufacturer (registry)
PIPER
Model
J3C-50
Registry code
7100506
Registered
13 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
67 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-691
Holder
Piper Aircraft Inc.

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 · 32

1938Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 12

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

1950In forceSuperseded2026
Superseded and historical ADs · 2
AD 99-01-05 R1WingsHistoricalEffective Jan 14, 2014 · Replaced by AD 2015-08-04AD 99-01-05Wing Lift Struts or ForksHistoricalEffective Feb 8, 1999 · Replaced by AD 99-01-05 R1
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Registered aircraft · 13

N103WEEngel Douglas A · Plainfield, ILS/N 2537N1104GBrowett Don A · Independence, MOBuilt 1947 · S/N 3007N21478Parker Daniel C · Stillwater, MNBuilt 1938 · S/N 2502N21528Palmenteri Louis J · Rhome, TXBuilt 1938 · S/N 2380N21879Schiestle Jason T · Greenville, PABuilt 1938 · S/N 2657N22714Johnson Curtis · Somers, NYBuilt 1938 · S/N 2688N22787Bosworth Michael A · Sabetha, KSBuilt 1938 · S/N 2722N23161Shawver Aviation LLC · Knoxville, IABuilt 1939 · S/N 2943N23267Scherbon Scott W Sr · Amesbury, MAS/N 3033N24737Womack Cameron M · Jackson, LAS/N 3409N24788Schulze Linda K · Bloomville, OHBuilt 1939 · S/N 3449N24806King Barry J · Bentonville, ARBuilt 1939 · S/N 3459N5097FGarcia Roberto P · Spring Hill, FLBuilt 1940 · S/N 4919
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NTSB investigations · 2

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

NTSB CEN23LA277Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-50 · Elbert, COThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff and subsequent excessive use of brakes which resulted in a nose-over. Contributing to the accident was his decision to takeoff downwind.Jun 26, 2023 · N23161 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA09CA014Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3C-50 · Epping, NHThe pilot's improper preflight inspection and his decision to fly an unairworthy airplane.Oct 12, 2008 · N23267 · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 2

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

Accident 20230626009189APiper J3C-50 · Elbert, COOn 6/26/2023 at 11:30 the pilot in command departed out of CO15. The aircraft taxied to the south and attempted to takeoff to the north. Upon takeoff when the tail lifted the aircraft veered hard left pilot applied right full rudder and brakes then the…Jun 26, 2023 · N23161 · Substantial damageAccident 20081012853149APiper J3C50 · Epping, NHThe pilot stated he had a rough running engine prior to takeoff. The pilot conducted a magnetos check with on sign or indication of any problems. Thepilot thought it might be carburetor ice and conducted several high speed and low speed taxis with and without…Oct 12, 2008 · N23267 · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 132

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SA01233SEFabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assemblyABI, LLCSTC SA04837NYInstallation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lightsAeroLED's Holdings, LLCSTC SA04652CHTo allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specificationSwift Fuels LLC
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