N28273 - 1940 Piper J3F-60 Aircraft Registration

J3

1940 PIPER J3F-60

Aircraft Description

N28273 is a 1940 Piper J3F-60, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hicks Joseph O in Germanton, NC. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 19, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on November 3, 1971. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N28273 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2D8D2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N28273 was last updated on June 16, 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 N28273. 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
April 19, 1962
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 3, 1971

Registered Owner

Name
HICKS JOSEPH O
Address
2550 W NC HIGHWAY 65
City
GERMANTON
State / Zip Code
North Carolina27019-9304
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90 SERIES
Horsepower
95 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50554322
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2D8D2

Additional Details

Registration
N28273
Serial Number
4664
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00570363

Data Source

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

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