N20255 - 1938 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

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1938 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N20255 is a 1938 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum in Hood River, OR. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 9, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on March 5, 2024. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N20255 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A19C96 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N20255 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.6223, -95.6565 on October 18, 2024. The FAA registry record for N20255 was last updated on March 5, 2024. 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 N20255. 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
1938
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
J3C-65
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
J3J-3 Cub
Cruise Speed
67 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 9, 1960
Classification
Experimental 0 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 5, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
WESTERN ANTIQUE AEROPLANE & AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM
Address
1600 AIR MUSEUM RD
City
HOOD RIVER
State / Zip Code
Oregon97031-9800
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C65 SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50316226
Mode S Code (Hex)
A19C96

Additional Details

Registration
N20255
Serial Number
2055
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2031
Last Action Date
March 5, 2024
Last Update Date
March 5, 2024
Unique ID
00581012

Last Known Position

Date
October 18, 2024 (UTC 01:17:53)
Airport
Latitude
29.622299
Longitude
-95.656502

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC