Piper J-3 Cub
3,805 on the U.S. register across 22 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1938 to 1994; half of them date from 1946 or earlier. Texas has the most (325). 22% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the J-3 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Cont Motor A&C65 Series (2,170), Cont Motor C85 Series (528), Cont Motor A&C75 Series (189)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 67 mph
- Makers on the register
- Piper, Piper Aircraft Corp
- Registered
- earliest certificate September 5, 1946; newest October 1, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Texas325Florida283California230Wisconsin158Pennsylvania151Georgia151New York136Ohio134North Carolina134Washington112Minnesota110Illinois110
Who owns them registrant type
Individual2,485 (65%)Co-owned486 (13%)LLC415 (11%)Corporation319 (8%)Partnership92 (2%)Non-citizen corporation5 (0.1%)Not stated2 (0.1%)Government1 (0.0%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| J3C-65 | 3,191 | 1937 to 1985 | 83.9% |
| J3L-65 | 179 | 1931 to 1955 | 4.7% |
| J3F-65 | 127 | 1938 to 1994 | 3.3% |
| J-3 | 104 | 1937 to 1975 | 2.7% |
| J-3C | 56 | 1940 to 1957 | 1.5% |
| J3C-85 | 34 | 1939 to 1946 | 0.9% |
| J3C-65S | 26 | 1940 to 1946 | 0.7% |
| J3F-50 | 22 | 1938 to 1984 | 0.6% |
| J3L | 15 | 1939 to 1946 | 0.4% |
| J3F-60 | 13 | 1938 to 1941 | 0.3% |
| J3C-50 | 13 | 1938 to 1947 | 0.3% |
| J3C-75 | 7 | 1939 to 1946 | 0.2% |
| J3C-90 | 6 | 1941 to 1946 | 0.2% |
| J3P | 3 | 1938 to 1939 | 0.1% |
| J3C65 | 2 | 1944 to 1946 | 0.1% |
| J3L-65S | 1 | 1939 | 0.0% |
| J3F-90 | 1 | 1946 | 0.0% |
| J3C-90-8F | 1 | — | 0.0% |
| J3C-75S | 1 | 1946 | 0.0% |
| J3C-50S | 1 | 1946 | 0.0% |
| J3-L4J | 1 | 1992 | 0.0% |
| J-3C-65/L-4 | 1 | 1944 | 0.0% |
When they were built by decade · 816 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid3,754 (99%)Pending26 (0.7%)Sale reported8 (0.2%)Revoked7 (0.2%)Pending cancellation4 (0.1%)Canceled3 (0.1%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard3,395 (89%)None on file166 (4%)Restricted134 (4%)Multiple74 (2%)Experimental34 (0.9%)Special flight permit2 (0.1%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Van Wagner Aerial Media LLC10Cape May Aerial Advertising LLC7Stewarts Aircraft Service INC6Pa-18 LLC6Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum5Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee5International Air Services INC Trustee5Plane Fun INC Tr Trustee4Orton Aviation LLC4Texas Barnstorming Museum3Scootair LLC3Riggin Flight Service INC3
Fleet pages: Van Wagner Aerial Media LLC · Cape May Aerial Advertising LLC · Stewarts Aircraft Service INC · Pa-18 LLC · Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum · Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee · International Air Services INC Trustee · Plane Fun INC Tr Trustee
Accident history NTSB
Each aircraft's own page already shows its NTSB accident and incident record. The model-wide record (accidents per year, fatal and non-fatal, against the number registered) is being added; it will appear here.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Piper J-3 Cub aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
3,805 as of October 2, 2026, counting 22 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Piper J-3s?
Texas, with 325.
Who owns the Piper J-3?
22% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 3,805
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N42991 | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2025-07-23 | Valid |
| N1548N | Piper J3C-65 |
Co-owned owner Washington |
Standard | 2025-07-22 | Valid |
| N70325 | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2025-07-22 | Valid |
| N32844 | Piper J3C-65 |
Hosanna House INC Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2025-07-15 | Valid |
| N70843 | Piper J3C-65 |
Kool Wings Leasing LLC Indianapolis, Indiana |
Standard | 2025-07-15 | Valid |
| N87793 | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2025-07-10 | Valid |
| N2020M | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Maine |
Standard | 2025-07-09 | Valid |
| N3204N | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2025-07-07 | Valid |
| N329VF | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2025-07-07 | Valid |
| N6904H | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2025-07-02 | Valid |
| N70780 | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Maine |
Standard | 2025-07-02 | Valid |
| N7361H | Piper J3C-65 |
Hipp Air LLC Evansville, Indiana |
Standard | 2025-07-02 | Valid |
| N26818 | Piper J3C-65 |
3N6 J3 LLC Jamesburg, New Jersey |
Standard | 2025-06-25 | Valid |
| N44778 | Piper J3C-65 |
Kittiwake LLC Helena, Montana |
Standard | 2025-06-24 | Valid |
| N3572N | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2025-06-19 | Valid |
| N7303H | Piper J3C-65 |
Co-owned owner Oregon |
Standard | 2025-06-16 | Valid |
| N48112 | Piper J3C-65 |
Denali Flight Concepts LLC Wasilla, Alaska |
Multiple | 2025-06-13 | Valid |
| N92652 | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 2025-06-13 | Valid |
| N42930 | Piper J3C-65 |
Wayson Air LLC Mount Auburn, Iowa |
Standard | 2025-06-12 | Valid |
| N2063M | Piper J3C-65 |
Demo Salvage INC Calais, Maine |
Standard | 2025-06-11 | Valid |
| N24909 | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2025-06-11 | Valid |
| N38158 | Piper J3C-65 |
Autumn Crucus LLC Cincinnati, Ohio |
Standard | 2025-06-11 | Valid |
| N62094 | Piper J3C-65 |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2025-06-10 | Valid |
| N6734H | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner West Virginia |
Standard | 2025-06-10 | Valid |
| N88193 | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2025-06-06 | Valid |
| N92196 | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2025-06-06 | Valid |
| N3569K | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2025-06-05 | Valid |
| N6897H | Piper J3C-65 |
Blue Ocean Aerospace LLC Fort Collins, Colorado |
Standard | 2025-06-04 | Valid |
| N6986H | Piper J3C-65 |
Withheld at owner's request | Standard | 2025-05-29 | Valid |
| N91993 | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2025-05-27 | Valid |
| N70440 | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Mississippi |
Standard | 2025-05-23 | Valid |
| N32814 | Piper J3L-65 |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2025-05-20 | Valid |
| N7497H | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Delaware |
Standard | 2025-05-19 | Valid |
| N21604 | Piper J3L-65 |
Individual owner New Jersey |
Standard | 2025-05-14 | Valid |
| N78422 | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2025-05-14 | Valid |
| N91930 | Piper J3C-65 |
Bechler Seth A Burnet, Texas |
Standard | 2025-05-13 | Valid |
| N3487K | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 2025-05-12 | Valid |
| N3272N | Piper J3C-65 |
Co-owned owner Ohio |
Standard | 2025-05-07 | Valid |
| N38259 | Piper J3F-65 |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2025-05-07 | Valid |
| N6604H | Piper J3C-65 |
Barnstormer Squadron Aviation J-3 LLC Mesa, Arizona |
Standard | 2025-05-03 | Valid |
| N88470 | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2025-05-02 | Valid |
| N6807H | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2025-05-01 | Valid |
| N87791 | Piper J3C-65 |
Ani Magen Group LLC Owasso, Oklahoma |
Standard | 2025-05-01 | Valid |
| N30598 | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2025-04-30 | Valid |
| N98023 | Piper J3C-65 |
Yellow Rose Cub Club LLC Seabrook, Texas |
Standard | 2025-04-26 | Valid |
| N48303 | Piper J-3 |
Individual owner Idaho |
Standard | 2025-04-22 | Valid |
| N696KM | Piper J3C-65 |
Sk Aircraft LLC Anchorage, Alaska |
Standard | 2025-04-22 | Valid |
| N38223 | Piper J3L-65 |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2025-04-21 | Valid |
| N30366 | Piper J3C-65 |
Co-owned owner New York |
Standard | 2025-04-18 | Valid |
| N69081 | Piper J3C-65 |
Rockdale Tiger Flight Rockdale, Texas |
Standard | 2025-04-18 | Valid |
| N24928 | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Arizona |
Experimental | 2025-04-16 | Valid |
| N70281 | Piper J3C-85 |
Individual owner Kentucky |
Standard | 2025-04-15 | Valid |
| N70471 | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2025-04-15 | Valid |
| N353DB | Piper J3L-65 |
Co-owned owner Arkansas |
Standard | 2025-04-08 | Valid |
| N50028 | Piper J3C-65 |
West Hills Aviation INC Huron, California |
Standard | 2025-04-07 | Valid |
| N92041 | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2025-04-07 | Valid |
| N88528 | Piper J3C-65 |
Flivver Classic Aviation LLC Tipp City, Ohio |
Standard | 2025-04-03 | Valid |
| N2180M | Piper J3C-65 |
Co-owned owner Texas |
Standard | 2025-04-01 | Valid |
| N41008 | Piper J3F-65 |
Spain Air LLC Pensacola, Florida |
Standard | 2025-04-01 | Valid |
| N92392 | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2025-03-28 | Valid |
| N7258H | Piper J3C-65 |
Crow Island Aero LLC Stow, Massachusetts |
Standard | 2025-03-27 | Valid |
| N42651 | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2025-03-23 | Valid |
| N75066 | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2025-03-23 | Valid |
| N6874H | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2025-03-22 | Valid |
| N38452 | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2025-03-21 | Valid |
| N6465H | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2025-03-20 | Valid |
| N70501 | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Restricted | 2025-03-20 | Valid |
| N92395 | Piper J3C-65 |
Co-owned owner New York |
Standard | 2025-03-19 | Valid |
| N6917H | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2025-03-17 | Valid |
| N29042 | Piper J3F-65 |
Stevann Farms LTD De Witt, Iowa |
Standard | 2025-03-13 | Valid |
| N21821 | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2025-03-12 | Valid |
| N7744B | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2025-03-12 | Valid |
| N46450 | Piper J3C-75 |
Individual owner Tennessee |
Standard | 2025-03-11 | Valid |
| N6258H | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2025-03-11 | Valid |
| N76JS | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2025-03-10 | Valid |
| N41240 | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2025-03-09 | Valid |
| N3481K | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 2025-03-08 | Valid |
| N1205P | Piper J3C-65 |
Co-owned owner Oregon |
Standard | 2025-03-07 | Valid |
| N33010 | Piper J3C-85 |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2025-03-05 | Valid |
| N70605 | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2025-03-05 | Valid |
| N88235 | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2025-03-03 | Valid |
| N6595H | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2025-03-02 | Valid |
| N92347 | Piper J3C-65 |
Cub Flying LLC Bridgeport, Texas |
Standard | 2025-02-28 | Valid |
| N32708 | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2025-02-27 | Valid |
| N71027 | Piper J3C-65 |
Bmg Aviation Leasing LLC Bloomington, Indiana |
Standard | 2025-02-27 | Valid |
| N88349 | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2025-02-26 | Valid |
| N7039A | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2025-02-25 | Valid |
| N7233H | Piper J3C-65 |
Shenandoah Aviation LLC Middletown, Virginia |
Standard | 2025-02-25 | Valid |
| N1499N | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2025-02-21 | Valid |
| N73418 | Piper J3C-65 |
Co-owned owner Texas |
Standard | 2025-02-21 | Valid |
| N26739 | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Arkansas |
Standard | 2025-02-19 | Valid |
| N30494 | Piper J3C-65 |
Co-owned owner North Dakota |
Standard | 2025-02-18 | Valid |
| N41242 | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2025-02-18 | Valid |
| N42944 | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2025-02-18 | Valid |
| N35462 | Piper J3F-65 |
Individual owner Montana |
Standard | 2025-02-15 | Valid |
| N5497X | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2025-02-14 | Valid |
| N77522 | Piper J3C-65 |
Withheld at owner's request | Standard | 2025-02-12 | Valid |
| N48694 | Piper J-3C |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2025-02-10 | Valid |
| N6195H | Piper J3C-65 |
Co-owned owner Alaska |
Standard | 2025-02-10 | Valid |
| N87709 | Piper J3C-65 |
Individual owner South Dakota |
Standard | 2025-02-10 | Valid |