The Piper J3P is an aircraft of United States origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 500 kg. It offers a maximum range of 160 nm, a cruise speed of 71 knots, a service ceiling of 12,000 ft and seating for up to 2 across its variants.
Piper J3P

Fleet & certification
- Built
- 3
- Active
- 3
- Origin
- United States
Comparable listings
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J3P J3P | — | 500 kg | 160 nm | 71 kt | 2 |
The FAA paperwork
TCDS TC 695 · issued 1942-01-10
- MTOW
- 544 kg
- OEW
- 500 kg
- Seats
- 1 crew · 1 passengers
- Fuel
- 43 L
Lenape Aeromarine AR-3-160 (ATC 74) 50 hp
Type Certificate No. 695 Production Certificate No. 2325, 2327, 2339, 2340, 2342, 2344, 2345, 2347, 2349, 2351, 2355 and up manufactured prior to 1/10/42 eligible.
Where to look next
What is the range of the Piper J3P?
The Piper J3P has a maximum range of 160 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Piper J3P carry?
The Piper J3P seats up to 2 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Piper J3P?
The Piper J3P's maximum take-off weight is 500 kg.
How many Piper J3P aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 3 registered Piper J3P airframes worldwide.
Registered J3P aircraft
Individual J3P airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.