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N38857
PIPER J3F-65
LIVE OAK, CA
Valid
Mfr Year: 1941
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Registrant
CHENEY ARTHUR M
Registration Exp
Jun 30, 2033
Airworthiness Date
Jul 23, 1956
Cert Issue Date
Jun 1, 2026
Seats
2
Engines
1
Cruise Speed
67 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Fixed wing single engine
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Jun 1, 2026

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This PIPER J3F-65 airframe/engine combination has 20 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (18 airframe, 5 engine) and 3 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N38857 must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N38857 is one of 160 PIPER J3F-65 aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1941.

⚠️ 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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