N30434 - 1955 Piper J4A Aircraft Registration

J4

1955 PIPER J4A

Aircraft Description

N30434 is a 1955 Piper J4A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gugisberg Mark R in Longville, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 22, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on September 16, 2013. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N30434 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3310C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N30434 was last updated on September 2, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Piper J-4 Cub Coupe, America's first successful side-by-side training aircraft, revolutionized flight instruction in the late 1930s by offering improved instructor-student communication over traditional tandem seating arrangements. First flown in 1938, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane that seated two occupants side-by-side with an enclosed cabin. Spanning 35 feet 3 inches with a 65-75 horsepower Continental engine, approximately 1,250 were built by Piper Aircraft Company before production ended in December 1941. AviatorDB tracks 48,285 Piper aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is J4.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N30434. 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
1955
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
J4A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
J4J-4 Cub Coupe
Cruise Speed
75 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 22, 1955
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 16, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
GUGISBERG MARK R
Address
PO BOX 346
City
LONGVILLE
State / Zip Code
Minnesota56655-0346
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
50630414
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3310C

Additional Details

Registration
N30434
Serial Number
4-1220
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 2, 2023
Last Update Date
September 2, 2023
Unique ID
00077248

Data Source

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

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