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Piper J3L-65

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 7100546

Manufacturer (registry)
PIPER
Model
J3L-65
Registry code
7100546
Registered
179 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-698
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 · 395

1931Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 11

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Superseded and historical ADs · 2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 · 179

N10UGraber Paul E · Brooksville, MSBuilt 1940 · S/N 4231N20284Schulz Gerald · Appleton, WIBuilt 1938 · S/N 2084N21604Delgaizo Damian A · Andover, NJBuilt 1938 · S/N 2450
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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7100546')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 55

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 5 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 13 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB GAA18CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3L · Astoria, ORThe control stick handgrip separation from the control stick resulting in the airplane pitching forward, which resulted in hard landing.Jan 13, 2018 · N35226 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC13LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3L-65 · Nondalton, AKThe fracture and subsequent failure of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust valve during cruise flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.Sep 5, 2013 · N38262 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13CA223Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3L-65 · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to land with a tailwind.Mar 30, 2013 · N35252 · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 49

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

Incident 20210722014929IPiper J3L-65 · Selkirk, NYPilot attempted a baulked landing after the tailwheel made contact on runway 19 at 4B0. The result of low airspeed, full power, high angle of attack and lack of rudder authority caused the aircraft to momentarily become airborne and stall approximately 80…Jul 22, 2021 · N38159 · Minor damageAccident 20180113000799APiper J3L-65 · Astoria, ORWhile attempting to land, the pilot's (rear seat) control stick grip pulled off during flare, resulting in loss of control. The aircraft subsequently impacted the ground causing substantial airframe, engine, and propeller damage.Jan 13, 2018 · N35226 · Substantial damageAccident 20130905018599APiper J3L-65 · Nondalton, AKThe aircraft was missing for two days and was located north of Nondalton, Alaska on September 7, 2013. The aircraft was upside down with no occupants. According to the airman the engine failed.Sep 5, 2013 · N38262 · Substantial damage
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Service difficulty reports · 1

SDR CA040326001Propeller · corroded(CAN) CUSTOMER REQUESTED REPITCH ONLY. ADVISED CUSTOMER TO OVERHAUL DUE TO VISUAL CORROSION ON PROP CORROSION REMOVED IAW MANUAL 730720.Mar 23, 2004 · Piper J3L65 · Propeller Hub Section
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STCs that may be installed · 81

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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