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N23161

Built 1939 · registered US

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Piper J3C
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
160 nm
Cruise speed
71 kt
Max speed
75 kt
Service ceiling
12,000 ft
Takeoff distance
220 m
Landing distance
140 m
Weights
MTOW
500 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
30 L
Dimensions
Length
6.8 m
Wingspan
10.7 m
Height
2.0 m
Capacity
Seats
2
Max passengers
2
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

(2)
  • N23161USACTIVE
    SHAWVER AVIATION LLC
    2026 – present
  • N23161USACTIVE
    HILLIS MICHAEL S
    —

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

N23161 — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N23161?

N23161 is a Piper J3C, built in 1939. Sprinkle's record for N23161 covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N23161 currently active?

Registry records list N23161's status as Active, registered in United States — a Piper J3C.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N23161?

N23161 carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 2943, the serial assigned to this Piper J3C airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N23161?

N23161's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A20F7B — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Piper J3C broadcasts.