N25876 - 1939 Piper J3L Aircraft Registration

J3

1939 PIPER J3L

Aircraft Description

N25876 is a 1939 Piper J3L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Johnson Richard E in Duluth, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 31, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on March 19, 1992. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-145A SERIES engine producing 55 horsepower, N25876 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A278A2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N25876 was last updated on September 9, 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 N25876. 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
J3L
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
March 31, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 19, 1992

Registered Owner

Name
JOHNSON RICHARD E
Address
4733 CHICAGO AVE
City
DULUTH
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55803
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-145A SERIES
Horsepower
55 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50474242
Mode S Code (Hex)
A278A2

Additional Details

Registration
N25876
Serial Number
3826
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
September 9, 2023
Unique ID
00143262

Data Source

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

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