N20240 - Piper J-3 Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J-3

Aircraft Description

N20240 is a Piper J-3, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to War Eagles Air Museum in Santa Teresa, NM. The registration certificate was issued on June 6, 2007. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A19C6E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N20240 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 N20240. 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
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
Classification
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 6, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
WAR EAGLES AIR MUSEUM
Address
8012 AIRPORT RD
City
SANTA TERESA
State / Zip Code
New Mexico88008-9719
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
50316156
Mode S Code (Hex)
A19C6E

Additional Details

Registration
N20240
Serial Number
2042
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
00940992

Data Source

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

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