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N23161 V

Piper J3C-50 · 1939

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 7100506

Piper J3C-50
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 58 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17008

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: C85 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 85 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N23161
Serial Number: 2943
Year Manufactured: 1939
ACFTREF Code: 7100506
Engine Code: 17008
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50407573
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A20F7B

Registrant

Hillis Michael S
Po Box 956
Elizabeth, CO, 801070956
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 29, 2009
Airworthiness Apr 24, 1961
Expiration Jul 31, 2029
Last Activity Aug 18, 2023
Data as of Jun 7, 2026

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