# Piper J3F-60

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7100532
- Manufacturer (registry): PIPER
- Model: J3F-60
- 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: 13
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3f-60

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Historical (superseded or no longer in force):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 (13)

- [N11CJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11CJ): [Jackson William A Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JACKSON%20WILLIAM%20A%20JR), [Hillsboro, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hillsboro), S/N 3322
- [N20815](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20815): [Barnett Bryan C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARNETT%20BRYAN%20C), [Rch Palos Vrd, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Rch%20Palos%20Vrd), built 1938, S/N 2115
- [N23201](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23201): [Belsaas Richard A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELSAAS%20RICHARD%20A), [Rapid City, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Rapid%20City), S/N 2975
- [N23245](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N23245): [Pike John P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIKE%20JOHN%20P), [Oregon City, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Oregon%20City), built 1939, S/N 3013
- [N25783](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25783): [Tegtmeier Michael C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TEGTMEIER%20MICHAEL%20C), [Watertown, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Watertown), built 1939, S/N 3738
- [N25816](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25816): [Stewarts Aircraft Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEWARTS%20AIRCRAFT%20SERVICE%20INC), [Waynesville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Waynesville), built 1939, S/N 3768
- [N25824](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25824): [Healan Jack B Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEALAN%20JACK%20B%20JR), [Amelia Island, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Amelia%20Island), built 1939, S/N 3774
- [N25846](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25846): [Cragg Gordon E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRAGG%20GORDON%20E), [Georgetown, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Georgetown), S/N 3794
- [N27973](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27973): built 1941, S/N 4487
- [N28040](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28040): [Plane Fun Inc Tr Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20FUN%20INC%20TR%20TRUSTEE), [Snellville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Snellville), built 1940, S/N 4538
- [N28253](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28253): [Beezhold Terence J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEEZHOLD%20TERENCE%20J), [Lake Stevens, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Lake%20Stevens), built 1940, S/N 4650
- [N28273](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28273): [Hicks Joseph O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HICKS%20JOSEPH%20O), [Germanton, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Germanton), built 1940, S/N 4664
- [N38266](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38266): [Dewitt Kevin E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DEWITT%20KEVIN%20E), [Ostrander, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Ostrander), built 1941, S/N 6891

## NTSB investigations (3)

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 WPR23LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA018), Oct 15, 2022: Piper J3F-60 (N21486), Herlong, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate separation during a formation flight, which resulted in an encounter with wake turbulence, an aerodynamic stall, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC76FNE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FNE01), Jul 12, 1975: Piper J-3 (N24881), Canaan, CT, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA72DYC04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72DYC04), Jul 3, 1971: Piper J-3 (N11CJ), Dayton, OR, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (6)

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 20221014023029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221014023029A), Oct 14, 2022: Piper J3F-60 (N21486), Dead Cow, NV, Substantial damage. -Pilot was conducting low level maneuvers over Dead Cow dry lakebed at low level below 500' above ground level (AGL) -Prior to the accident, the aircraft was…
- [Incident 20180819021309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180819021309I), Aug 19, 2018: Piper J3F-60 (N27973), Geneva, OH, Minor damage. Student pilot was landing aircraft. He drifted away from centerline. Instructor correcting while student hit brakes. Aircraft nosed over and struck propeller.…
- [Incident 20010829029019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010829029019I), Aug 29, 2001: Piper J3F60 (N24881), St Petersburg, FL, Minor damage. (-23) On August 29, 2001, at 8:35 local time, a Piper J-3, N24881, registered to tilton russell f trustee lost power after takeoff from Albert Whitted Airport…
- [Incident 19930508017639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930508017639I), May 8, 1993: Piper J3F60 (N25816), Wilmington, OH, Minor damage. Bounced on touchdown. Lost directional control. Veered off runway. Stopped in ditch paralleling runway.
- [Incident 19830331018559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830331018559I), Mar 31, 1983: Piper J3 (N27061), Galveston, TX, Minor damage. Taxied into parking area at high speed with tail up. Swerved into a parked aircraft as the tail was lowered.
- [Accident 19750712019009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750712019009A), Jul 12, 1975: Piper J3F60 (N24881), Canaan, CT, Substantial damage. Acft last annual inspection oct 10,1972. No cert of registration in acft. Lndd in corn field.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (83, 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 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 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 SA1008WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1008WE): Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material. Poly-Fiber 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
- [STC SA00055DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00055DE): Installation of replacement cabin door. Univair Aircraft Corporation

All 83: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3f-60/stcs.md

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