# Piper-Twardowski J-3C

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 710050A
- Manufacturer (registry): PIPER-TWARDOWSKI
- Model: J-3C
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-twardowski-j-3c

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.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (1)

- [N13811](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13811): [Bailey Carl](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAILEY%20CARL), [Huntington, WV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WV/Huntington), S/N BT20968

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## Service difficulty reports (5)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2023FA0000315](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2023FA0000315), Apr 27, 2023: PROPELLER. BROKEN. ABOUT FIVE INCHES OF PROPELLER BLADE #1 SEPARATED FROM TIP DURING FLIGHT REQUIRING AN IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY LANDING.
- [SDR 2010FA0000521](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000521), Jun 2, 2010: CONTROL CABLE. BROKEN. ACFT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING DUE TO POWER LOSS DURING FLIGHT. WEATHER WAS CONDUCIVE TO CARBURETOR ICING.
- [SDR 2006FA0000394](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000394), Apr 1, 2006: SPAR. CORRODED. AILERON SPARS FOUND EXCESSIVE CORROSION UNDER ALL 3 HINGES. NEEDED TO REPLACE SPAR ON BOTH LT AND RT AILERONS BEFORE RECOVERING AILERONS. (K)
- [SDR 2003FA0000684](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000684), Jun 22, 2003: STRIP. SEPARATED. AT CRUISE, PORTION OF PROP LEADING EDGE STRIP SEPARATED FROM PROP. EMERGENCY LANDING ON LAKE ERIE SHORE. PROP OVERHAULED IN 1974. APPROX 40 HOURS SINCE LAST ANN
- [SDR 0074382](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0074382), Mar 5, 2003: CLAMP. CORRODED. CORROSION ON CLAMP ASSEMBLY.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Piper J-3C](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j-3c): 56 registered aircraft, registry code 7100503
- [Piper/Dear J3C](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-dear-j3c): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 710051C

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