N20231 - 1937 Piper J-3 Aircraft Registration

J3

1937 PIPER J-3

Aircraft Description

N20231 is a 1937 Piper J-3, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gregory Richard L Jr in Houston, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 7, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on August 25, 2017. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A40 SERIES engine producing 40 horsepower, N20231 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A19C4C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N20231 was last updated on March 10, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Piper J-3 Cub, America's most influential training aircraft, transformed general aviation from an elite pursuit into a democratic opportunity for millions. First flown in 1937, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seated two occupants in tandem configuration. With its distinctive 35-foot wingspan and fabric-covered steel tube fuselage, the aircraft became synonymous with flight training during World War II. Manufactured by Piper Aircraft Company, over 19,888 Cubs rolled off production lines between 1938 and 1947. AviatorDB tracks 48,285 Piper aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is J3.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N20231. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1937
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
J-3
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
J3J-3 Cub
Cruise Speed
56 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 7, 1959
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 25, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
GREGORY RICHARD L JR
Address
5338 CORNISH ST
City
HOUSTON
State / Zip Code
Texas77007-1912
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A40 SERIES
Horsepower
40 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50316114
Mode S Code (Hex)
A19C4C

Additional Details

Registration
N20231
Serial Number
2031
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00301012

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC