N26040 - 1939 Piper J-3 Aircraft Registration

J3

1939 PIPER J-3

Aircraft Description

N26040 is a 1939 Piper J-3, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Deel David L in Tazewell, VA. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 21, 1967. The registration certificate was issued on March 30, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N26040 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A281FA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N26040 was last updated on March 30, 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 N26040. 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
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
July 21, 1967
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 30, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
DEEL DAVID L
Address
398 RICHARDSON DR
City
TAZEWELL
State / Zip Code
Virginia24651-5339
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)
50500772
Mode S Code (Hex)
A281FA

Additional Details

Registration
N26040
Serial Number
3982
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
March 30, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00563155

Data Source

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

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