N70857
1946 Piper J-3 Cub
N70857 on the FAA register
Timeline
- 2029-01-31Registration expires (renewal due).
- 2026-08-09Listed for sale on Trade-A-Plane at $41,500.
- 2013-01-02Certificate of registration issued as N70857.
- 1946Manufactured (1946).
About N70857
N70857 is a 1946 Piper J-3 Cub (FAA model J3C-65), serial number 17876. It is registered to an individual in Landrum, South Carolina. The current certificate of registration was issued on January 2, 2013 and expires on January 31, 2029.
The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Continental A&C65 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 standard category.
No NTSB accident or incident reports and no FAA preliminary notices are on file for N70857.
Published figures for the Piper J-3 Cub type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.
Listing history
| Source | First seen | Asking |
|---|---|---|
| Trade-A-Plane | 2026-08-09 | $41,500 |
Asking prices from public listings, not confirmed sale prices.
Accident & incident history
✓ No NTSB accident or incident reports and no FAA preliminary notices on file for N70857.
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.
