N20833 - 1961 Piper J-3 Aircraft Registration

J3

1961 PIPER J-3

Aircraft Description

N20833 is a 1961 Piper J-3, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Paetzold Larry E in Brownwood, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 31, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on September 4, 2015. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A40 SERIES engine producing 40 horsepower, N20833 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1B298 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N20833 was last updated on June 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 N20833. 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
1961
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
March 31, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 4, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
PAETZOLD LARRY E
Address
6910 COUNTY ROAD 569
City
BROWNWOOD
State / Zip Code
Texas76801-0880
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)
50331230
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1B298

Additional Details

Registration
N20833
Serial Number
2133
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00951302

Data Source

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

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