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N38456
PIPER J-3
FINCASTLE, VA
Valid
Mfr Year: 1941
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Registrant
ANDERSON TIMOTHY L
Registration Exp
Aug 31, 2032
Airworthiness Date
Jul 21, 2000
Cert Issue Date
Aug 20, 2025
Seats
2
Engines
1
Cruise Speed
56 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Fixed wing single engine
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Aug 20, 2025

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This PIPER J-3 airframe/engine combination has 9 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (10 airframe, 0 engine) and 1 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N38456 must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N38456 is one of 118 PIPER J-3 aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1946.

⚠️ NTSB Accident & Incident Records

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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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Title & Lien History
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NTSB Full Database
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FAA Registry (Official)
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