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N3981B
PIPER J3C-65
OWENSBORO, KY
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Registrant
HEPPLER RYAN
Registration Exp
Jan 31, 2028
Airworthiness Date
Cert Issue Date
Jan 20, 2021
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
Apr 14, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This PIPER J3C-65 airframe/engine combination has 16 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (18 airframe, 0 engine) and 2 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N3981B must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N3981B is one of 3,606 PIPER J3C-65 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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