N20280 - 1939 Piper J3P Aircraft Registration

J3

1939 PIPER J3P

Aircraft Description

N20280 is a 1939 Piper J3P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Zimmer-galler Ingrid E in Jefferson, MD. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 7, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on April 1, 1998. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Lenape LM5 engine producing 95 horsepower, N20280 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A19CFA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N20280 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 N20280. 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
1939
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
J3P
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
May 7, 1971
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 1, 1998

Registered Owner

Name
ZIMMER-GALLER INGRID E
Address
4432 TEEN BARNES RD
City
JEFFERSON
State / Zip Code
Maryland21755-8419
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LENAPE
Engine Model
LM5
Horsepower
95 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50316372
Mode S Code (Hex)
A19CFA

Additional Details

Registration
N20280
Serial Number
4058
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
00041042

Data Source

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

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