Pistons/PIPER/J3C-50/N21478

N21478 — 1938 PIPER J3C-50

Registry aircraft record

✦FAA Registry Record
N-NumberN21478
Serial number2502
ManufacturerPIPER
ModelJ3C-50
Year built1938
RegistrantPARKER DANIEL C
Registry statusRegistered (V)
RegistrationRegistration current · expires 30 Apr 2028
AirworthinessAirworthiness certificate on file
Last action2023-05-05
Source: FAA (United States) · updated Oct 22, 2026
One of 13 active PIPER J3C-50s across the 4 registries BuyJet tracks. Registry record last updated Oct 22, 2026.
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About N21478

What aircraft is N21478?

N21478 is a 1938 PIPER J3C-50 registered with the FAA (United States).

Is N21478 currently registered?

Yes — the FAA (United States) lists N21478 as registered (registry data updated 2026-10-22).

How many seats and engines does PIPER J3C-50 have?

The PIPER J3C-50 has 2 seats and 1 engine.

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