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G-AFDO

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Representative photo of a Piper J3CType photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Piper J-3 Cub
This aircraft is a
Piper J3C
Full specs

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Performance specs

Performance
Range
320 nm
Cruise speed
118 kt
Max speed
130 kt
Service ceiling
17,000 ft
Takeoff distance
220 m
Landing distance
140 m
Weights
MTOW
1,400 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
345 L
Dimensions
Length
10.1 m
Wingspan
10.7 m
Height
3.1 m
Capacity
Seats
5
Max passengers
5

Flight activity

(7 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
0
Last 90 days
6
Last seen
2 Oct 2026
Tracked since
9 Aug 2026
  • Tracked flight2 Oct 2026 · 0h 40m
  • Tracked flight2 Oct 2026 · 0h 38m
  • Tracked flight22 Sept 2026 · 1h 22m
  • Tracked flight22 Sept 2026 · 0h 09m
  • Tracked flight22 Sept 2026 · 0h 14m
  • Tracked flight20 Sept 2026 · 0h 21m
  • Tracked flight9 Aug 2026 · 0h 45m

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
3,941Piper J3C registered worldwide

Common. More common than 99% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • G-AFDOGBACTIVE
    Private
    1988 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

G-AFDO — frequently asked
What aircraft model is G-AFDO?

G-AFDO is a Piper J3C. Sprinkle's record for G-AFDO covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is G-AFDO currently active?

Registry records list G-AFDO's status as Active, registered in United Kingdom — a Piper J3C.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of G-AFDO?

G-AFDO carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 2593, the serial assigned to this Piper J3C airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for G-AFDO?

G-AFDO's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 4024EC — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Piper J3C broadcasts.