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N98081 V

Piper J-3C · 1946 · Palmer, AK

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N98081 is a 1946 Piper J-3C (serial 18236), registered to Knapp Frank E (co-owner) in Palmer, AK. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires August 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from August 1975 (51 years ago). It carries a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine rated at 85 hp, the engine on 29% of registered Piper J-3Cs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address ADAEAE. It is one of 56 Piper J-3C aircraft on the FAA registry. Knapp Frank E holds 5 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Knapp Frank E
Owner type
Co-Owner
Based in
Palmer, AK
Serial number
18236
Year built
1946 · 80 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Utility
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
ADAEAE · 53327256 octal
Certificate issued
Aug 28, 2015
Airworthiness date
Aug 6, 1975
Last FAA activity
Jun 3, 2023
Registration expires
Aug 31, 2028
FAA region
5

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Cont Motor C85 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
85 hp
Power per seat
43 hp
FAA engine code
17008

14 of the 48 registered Piper J-3C carry this engine (29%), across 9 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 7100503

Piper J-3C
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 47 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17008

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

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N98081
Serial Number: 18236
Year Manufactured: 1946
ACFTREF Code: 7100503
Engine Code: 17008
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Utility
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53327256
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ADAEAE
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Registrant

Knapp Frank E
Co-Owner
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Po Box 78
Palmer, AK, 996450078
FAA Region: 5
Additional Names
KNAPP KRISTINE A

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 28, 2015
Airworthiness Aug 6, 1975
Expiration Aug 31, 2028
Last Activity Jun 3, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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