N28040 - 1940 Piper J3F-60 Aircraft Registration

J3

1940 PIPER J3F-60

Aircraft Description

N28040 is a 1940 Piper J3F-60, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Plane Fun INC Tr Trustee in Snellville, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 30, 2009. The registration certificate was issued on September 23, 2014. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A75-8 engine producing 75 horsepower, N28040 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2D0F8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N28040 was last updated on March 17, 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 N28040. 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
1940
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
J3F-60
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
June 30, 2009
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 23, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
PLANE FUN INC TR TRUSTEE
Address
2003 DEERFIELD RUN
City
SNELLVILLE
State / Zip Code
Georgia30078-2403
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A75-8
Horsepower
75 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50550370
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2D0F8

Additional Details

Registration
N28040
Serial Number
4538
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
March 17, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00066488

Data Source

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

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