# Piper J3F-50 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7100528 - Manufacturer (registry): PIPER - Model: J3F-50 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 67 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A-692](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-692) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Piper Aircraft Inc. - Registered aircraft: 22 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3f-50 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 2025-02-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-02-11): Rudder Structure · FS 2001 J5A (Army L-4F), J5A-80, J5B (Army L-4G) and 67 more. Effective Mar 20, 2025 - [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 2001-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-17): GNS 430 units · Cessna 172, 182, 206 and 209 more. Effective Dec 28, 2001 - [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Canvas Seat Inspection · Piper J-3, J3C-40, J3C-50 and 14 more Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 99-01-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-01-05-R1) (historical): Wings · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 73 more. Effective Jan 14, 2014 - [AD 99-01-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-01-05) (historical): Wing Lift Struts or Forks · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 73 more. Effective Feb 8, 1999 ## Registered aircraft (22) - [N21831](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21831): [Roberson Carlton L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROBERSON%20CARLTON%20L), [Williamson, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Williamson), built 1938, S/N 2608 - [N22894](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22894): [Elnitski Jeffrey J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ELNITSKI%20JEFFREY%20J), [Bellefonte, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Bellefonte), S/N 2802 - [N22986](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22986): [212 Investments LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/212%20INVESTMENTS%20LLC), [Collinsville, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Collinsville), S/N 2887 - [N23101](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23101): [Lark Enterprises LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LARK%20ENTERPRISES%20LLC), [Mitchell, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Mitchell), built 1939, S/N 2883 - [N23165](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23165): [Irwin Luther J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IRWIN%20LUTHER%20J), [Tucson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tucson), built 1939, S/N 2951 - [N23226](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23226): [Lindstrom John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LINDSTROM%20JOHN%20A), [Hammond, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Hammond), built 1939, S/N 2992 - [N23252](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23252): [Ttnh LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TTNH%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1939, S/N 3016 - [N232PB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N232PB): [Brandt Terry R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRANDT%20TERRY%20R), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), S/N 3011 - [N23410](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23410): [Dyrstad Mary S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DYRSTAD%20MARY%20S), [Hampshire, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Hampshire), built 1966, S/N 3142 - [N235P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N235P): [Russell Robert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUSSELL%20ROBERT), [Worthington, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Worthington), built 1939, S/N 3179, Registration revoked - [N24778](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24778): [Pike Timothy B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIKE%20TIMOTHY%20B), [Odessa, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Odessa), built 1984, S/N 3440 - [N24853](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24853): [Rennie John Mason](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RENNIE%20JOHN%20MASON), [New Smyrna Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/New%20Smyrna%20Beach), S/N 3491 - [N24992](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24992): [Depoy Lowell](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEPOY%20LOWELL), [Salem, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Salem), built 1939, S/N 3590 - [N25052](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25052): [Hayhurst Shane R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAYHURST%20SHANE%20R), [Winfield, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Winfield), built 1939, S/N 3624 - [N25708](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25708): [Lamm Christine L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAMM%20CHRISTINE%20L), [Wernersville, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Wernersville), built 1939, S/N 3673 - [N25755](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25755): [Graham Randall S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRAHAM%20RANDALL%20S), [Mendota Heights, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Mendota%20Heights), built 1939, S/N 3711 - [N25835](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25835): [Etheredge William T IV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ETHEREDGE%20WILLIAM%20T%20IV), [Texas City, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Texas%20City), built 1939, S/N 3785 - [N25977](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25977): [Kilburn Terry L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KILBURN%20TERRY%20L), [Edinboro, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Edinboro), built 1939, S/N 3920 - [N26811](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26811): [Jacobs James A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JACOBS%20JAMES%20A), [Lakeview, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Lakeview), built 1940, S/N 4191 - [N26846](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26846): [Pollard Jim](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POLLARD%20JIM), [Montrose, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Montrose), built 1939, S/N 4224 - [N28162](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28162): [Farris Timothy M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FARRIS%20TIMOTHY%20M), [Raleigh, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Raleigh), built 1940, S/N 4623 - [N37430](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N37430): [Sbandi John L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SBANDI%20JOHN%20L), [New London, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/New%20London), S/N 3338 ## NTSB investigations (5) 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 CEN21LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA123), Feb 3, 2021: Piper J3F-50 (N26811), Weidman, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a low approach over a snow-covered runway. Contributing to the accident was the loss of depth perception due to the bright sunlight and… - [NTSB MKC76FCG27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76FCG27), Oct 3, 1975: Piper J3F-50 (N24735), Columbia, MO, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW75FRD19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FRD19), Dec 21, 1974: Piper J3C-65 (N21636), Baton Rouge, LA, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC71DDD19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71DDD19), Feb 16, 1971: Piper J3C-65 (N25835), Crosby, ND, destroyed - [NTSB NYC69D0060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC69D0060), Jul 20, 1968: Piper J-3 (N21574), Hamlin, PA, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (3) 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 20210203000359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210203000359A), Feb 3, 2021: Piper J3F-50 (N26811), Weidman, MI, Substantial damage. On February 03, 2021 at 16:50 local time, a Piper J-3F50 aircraft, NC26811, registered to and operated by a commercial rated pilot, received substantial damage… - [Accident 19751003032739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751003032739A), Oct 3, 1975: Piper J3F50 (N24735), Columbia, MO, Substantial damage. Stolen aircraft,pilot unkn,injury index presumed. Plt atmtg lndg on hiway btwn tfc lanes. - [Accident 19741221041342A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19741221041342A), Dec 21, 1974: Piper L4B (N21636), Baton Rouge, LA, Substantial damage ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (84, first 50) 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 SA01233SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01233SE): Fabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assembly. ABI, LLC - [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC - [STC SA02525LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02525LA): Installation of Wheel and Brake Assemblies. Game Aerospace LLC - [STC SA01704LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01704LA): Installation of the Grove Disk Brake System. Grove Aircraft Landing Gear Systems Inc - [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC - [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation 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 SA1496GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1496GL): Installation of a 12-gallon fuel tank and fuel system in the left wing or left and right wings. Crown MN Aviation, LLC - [STC SA02386AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02386AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems. AeroLED's Holding LLC - [STC SA03898NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03898NY): Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material. Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd - [STC SA02582AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02582AK): Installation of Airframes Alaska Brake Pedal and Master Cylinder Assembly. Airframes Alaska LLC - [STC SA02579AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02579AK): Installation of Swing bar. Willow Mountain Ranch - [STC SA02576AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02576AK): Installation of Cleveland and ABI, LLC Wheel and Brake Kits. ABI LLC - [STC SA3-356](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-356): Installation of Wipaire Skis Model C-2200 main ski and Model AWT-2500 or AWT-2500A tail wheel skis. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services - [STC SA3-357](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-357): Installation of Wipaire Skis Model C-2200 main skis and Model AWT-2500 or AWT-2500A tail wheel ski. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc - [STC SA01015SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01015SE): Installation of eligible Alaska Bushwheel, Inc. wheels and TSO-C62d tires. ABI LLC - [STC SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC - [STC SA220SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA220SO): Tow bar, release mechanism, and safety tow link. Fliegen Works Inc. d/b/a Pacific Aerial Tow Hooks - [STC SA2057SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2057SO): Installation of shoulder harness. Alpha Aviation Inc - [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC - [STC SA3606NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3606NM): Installation of landing gear fueling step. F. Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services, LLC - [STC SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts. Andrew D. Humphrey - [STC SA00780SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00780SE): Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System. True Lock LLC - [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 SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [STC SA4305WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4305WE): Installation of GAR-AERO wheel adapters and tundra type tires on the main landing gear. Seaplanes North LLC - [STC SA02283SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02402SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International 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 SA01765SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01765SE): Installation of Alaskan Bushwheel TSO-C26d wheels, Part Number (P/N) ABI-1010. ABI, LLC - [STC SA01026SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01026SE): Improved fuel gascolator assembly. Steve's Aircraft - [STC SA02825NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc - [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 SA3AL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3AL): Installation of Fred A. Shaw tundra-bird Model 2500 skis. Aircraft Innovations, LLC - [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 SA01516SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01516SE): Replacement of the Scott Master Brake Cylinder (Non-Vented Diamphram type) with a Steve s Aircraft Model SA6-01 Master Cylinder with a vented reservoir. Steve's Aircraft - [STC SA02007AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02007AK): Installation of main landing gear long step no. 3195. F Atlee Dodge Aircraft Service - [STC SA00680SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer. Electronics International - [STC SA5-65](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5-65): Installation of Goodyear 25 x 11.0 - 4 Type IV tires with tubes on Goodrich Model 841696 4-inch wheels on main landing gear, using Alaskan Aircraft Equipment Supply Model A-1 rim adapters. Douten Thomas - [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 SA832GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA832GL): Superseded by STC SA01944CH. Modify airplane previously modified to use Teledyne engines to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index. STC SE634GL approved. EAA Aviation Foundation - [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA489EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA489EA): Installation of ARP Inc. carburetor ice detection system. Aircraft & Rotorcraft Products (ARP) Inc - [STC SA00932SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00932SE): Installation of the Stewart wing tip assembly. Steve Pierce - [STC SA11RM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11RM): Installation of modified axles, wheels and brakes. Univair Aircraft Corporation - [STC SA00002DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00002DE): Installation of replacement Aft Fuselage Section. Univair Aircraft Corporation - [STC SA00029DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00029DE): Installation of Replacement Fuselage. Univair Aircraft Corporation All 84: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3f-50/stcs.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.