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N27973

Built 1941 · registered US

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This aircraft is a
Piper J3F
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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?
184Piper J3F registered worldwide

Common. More common than 83% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N27973USACTIVE
    Unknown owner
    2025 – 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

N27973 — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N27973?

N27973 is a Piper J3F, built in 1941. Sprinkle's record for N27973 covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N27973 currently active?

Registry records list N27973's status as Active, registered in United States — a Piper J3F.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N27973?

N27973 carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 4487, the serial assigned to this Piper J3F airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N27973?

N27973's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A2CB54 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Piper J3F broadcasts.