Fixed Wing Single Engine · CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES · as of Sep 21, 2026
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Distribution · currently registered
By state (top 10)
- WA 100.0% 1
By decade of manufacture
- 1940s 100.0% 1
NTSB records
No NTSB-recorded events match PIPER J3F-90 in the indexed corpus.
Airworthiness directives
2 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 2.
- Apr 29, 2015
Airworthiness Directives; Various Aircraft Equipped With Wing Lift Struts
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 99-01-05 R1, which applied to certain aircraft equipped with wing lift struts. AD 99-01-05 R1 required repetitively inspecting the wing lift struts for corrosion; repetitively inspecting the wing lift strut forks for cracks; replacing any corroded wing lift strut; replac…
- Dec 31, 2014
Airworthiness Directives; Various Aircraft Equipped With Wing Lift Struts
We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 99-01-05 R1, which applies to certain aircraft equipped with wing lift struts. AD 99-01-05 R1 currently requires repetitively inspecting the wing lift struts for corrosion; repetitively inspecting the wing lift strut forks for cracks; replacing any corroded wing lif…
Advisory circulars & Federal Register
Advisory circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register · Parts 91 & 43
- 2026-09-14 Use of Certain Restricted Category Aircraft for the Transport of Firefighters for Wildfire Suppression FR ↗
- 2026-07-31 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
- 2026-07-02 Enabling Supersonic Overland Flight FR ↗
- 2026-07-01 Mechanic Certification: Inspection Rating and Recent Experience Requirements FR ↗
- 2026-06-30 Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility; Extension of Comment Period FR ↗
Registered N-numbers · 1
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N98400 | WA | 1946 | · | Look up ↗ |
Source — FAA Aircraft Registry
Sources
- FAA Aircraft Registry ↗ Refreshed Apr 27, 2026 Available
- NTSB CAROL ↗ Refreshed Jun 10, 2026 Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) ↗ Refreshed Apr 27, 2026 Available