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N46489
PIPER J3C-65
LA CROSSE, WI
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Mfr Year: 1945
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Registrant
FINDLAY BENJAMIN J
Registration Exp
Nov 30, 2030
Airworthiness Date
Cert Issue Date
Nov 6, 2023
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
Nov 6, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This PIPER J3C-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 N46489 must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N46489 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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