Registry / Naval Aircraft Factory / N3N-3 / N44978

Own N44978?

Claim ownership to earn the Verified Owner badge on your reviews and to reply to other pilots' feedback.

+ Submit ownership claim →

We won't display your email publicly.

Helpful: bill of sale, registration certificate, insurance dec page. Names are auto-matched too — many claims auto-verify without a document.

Claims auto-verify when your name matches the FAA registrant. Otherwise an admin reviews — usually within 1 business day.

N44978 V

Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · 1941

FAA Registry ↗ FlightAware ↗ FlightRadar24 ↗ ADS-B Globe ↗

Pilot & Owner Reviews

Be the first to share what you know about N44978.

Share your experience with N44978

Help other pilots, buyers and curious aviators. Reviews appear after a quick admin check.

+ Add detailed ratings (optional)
About your time with N44978 (specific to this airplane — helps other pilots)
Would you fly this airplane again?
Recommended for (pick any)

20–2,000 characters

We won't display your email publicly.

No reviews yet — be the first.

Pilot & Owner Reviews

Own N44978? Claim ownership to earn the Verified Owner badge on your reviews and to reply to other pilots' feedback.

Flight history & live tracking

ICAO24: a56f7a
Track N44978 on external services
FlightAware FlightRadar24 ADS-B Exchange Globe ADS-B.lol Globe FAA Registry
No flight data on file yet for N44978.
Queries adsb.lol — works only if N44978 is broadcasting ADS-B right now. Daily sweep at 04:43 MST · external trackers above for guaranteed live data.
📸 Upload a photo of N44978

We won't display your email publicly.

Up to 10 photos per aircraft per uploader. Photos appear after admin approval.

Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 6120202

Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 82 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 67009

Manufacturer: Wright
Model: 760A B D E&ET
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 250 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N44978
Serial Number: 2843
Year Manufactured: 1941
ACFTREF Code: 6120202
Engine Code: 67009
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51267572
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A56F7A
ADS-B Exchange ↗ | FlightAware ↗

Registrant

Ponte Ralph M Dba
13052 Loma Rica Dr
Grass Valley, CA, 959458434
FAA Region: 4
Additional Names
R P M AVIATION

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 25, 1992
Airworthiness Jan 18, 1995
Expiration Sep 30, 2027
Last Activity Mar 17, 2023
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

Calculate Performance

Calculate density altitude, takeoff roll, and climb performance for a Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 at any airport.

Airport Performance Calculator

Pre-filled with N3N-3 performance data

Need to ferry this aircraft?

FerryFlight connects you with experienced ferry pilots for domestic and international delivery flights.

Get a Quote

Other Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 registrations

N1120
Molyneux Gregory L
1940
N112D
Sugden Richard G
1941
N12063
Dorlac Walter J
1941
N120BH
Tsi Holdco Inc
1941
N2860
Western Pilot Service Inc
1941
N2896
Room Nine Llc
1960
N331DY
Yates Daniel A
1941
N3NP
Vroom David H
1940