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N30596 V

Piper J3C-65 · 1940

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N30596 is a 1940 Piper J3C-65 (serial 4963), registered to Pa-18 Llc in Hood River, OR. It is one of 3,196 Piper J3C-65 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Pa-18 Llc
Based in
Hood River, OR
Serial number
4963
Year built
1940 · 86 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A33597 · 50632627 octal
Certificate issued
Mar 12, 2024
Airworthiness date
Feb 26, 1960
Last FAA activity
Mar 12, 2024
Registration expires
Mar 31, 2031
FAA region
S

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 7100510

Piper J3C-65
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 58 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17003

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: A&C65 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 65 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N30596
Serial Number: 4963
Year Manufactured: 1940
ACFTREF Code: 7100510
Engine Code: 17003
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50632627
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A33597

Registrant

Pa-18 Llc
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1615 Tucker Rd
Hood River, OR, 970319680
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 12, 2024
Airworthiness Feb 26, 1960
Expiration Mar 31, 2031
Last Activity Mar 12, 2024
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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