Single-engine piston

N70673

1946 Piper J-3 Cub

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1946
Serial
17694
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Aerial Banners North Inc (Corporation)
Based
Pembroke Pines, FL
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Registration record

N70673 on the FAA register

Type
1946 Piper J-3 Cub (FAA: Piper J3C-65)
Serial
17694
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Registered owner
Aerial Banners North Inc
Pembroke Pines, FL
Certificate issued
2010-08-03
Airworthiness date
1984-10-06
Registration expires
2028-01-31
Airworthiness class
Restricted
Mode S (hex)
A96E41
Mode S (octal)
52267101
Seats (type)
2
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
146 nm
Cruise (type)
65 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2028-01-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2010-08-03
    Certificate of registration issued as N70673.
  • 2000-08-20
    Accident at St. Petersburg, FL; damage: substantial.
  • 1985-01-12
    Accident at St.Petersburg, FL; damage: substantial.
  • 1984-10-06
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (restricted category).
  • 1946
    Manufactured (1946).
Overview

About N70673

N70673 is a 1946 Piper J-3 Cub (FAA model J3C-65), serial number 17694. The FAA register lists Aerial Banners North Inc as the registrant in Pembroke Pines, Florida. The current certificate of registration was issued on August 3, 2010 and expires on January 31, 2028.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming O-320 series engine and 2 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 65 knots and a range of about 146 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is restricted category, dated October 6, 1984.

N70673 has 2 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
65 kt
Range
146 nm
Power / thrust (each)
65
Takeoff over 50 ft
730 ft
Landing over 50 ft
470 ft
Fuel burn
4 gph

Published figures for the Piper J-3 Cub type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2000-08-20 Accident · St. Petersburg, FL Damage: Substantial NTSB · MIA00LA243
Reported aircraft: Piper J3-C65
Probable cause: The pilot's improper judgment not to sit in the pilot's seat (rear seat) and improper use of brakes on landing roll resulting in a loss of directional control and subsequent nose over.
1985-01-12 Accident · St.Petersburg, FL Damage: Substantial NTSB · MIA85LA078
Reported aircraft: Piper J3C-65

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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Data: FAA Aircraft Registry (October 2026), including deregistered aircraft; NTSB and FAA accident data; fyiAero listing history. Individual owners' names are shown to signed-in users and street addresses are never shown. Type figures are published specifications, not this aircraft's.