N20258 - 1938 Piper J-3 Aircraft Registration

J3

1938 PIPER J-3

Aircraft Description

N20258 is a 1938 Piper J-3, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Brandt Terry R in Hood River, OR. The registration certificate was issued on April 3, 1972. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A40 SERIES engine producing 40 horsepower, N20258 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A19C99 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N20258 was last updated on October 13, 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 N20258. 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
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
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 3, 1972

Registered Owner

Name
BRANDT TERRY R
Address
1615 TUCKER RD
City
HOOD RIVER
State / Zip Code
Oregon97031-9680
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)
50316231
Mode S Code (Hex)
A19C99

Additional Details

Registration
N20258
Serial Number
2058
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 13, 2023
Last Update Date
October 13, 2023
Unique ID
00571012

Data Source

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

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