N30451 - 1940 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1940 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N30451 is a 1940 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Taylor Jonathan K III in Washougal, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 22, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on November 14, 2025. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N30451 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3314F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N30451 was last updated on November 14, 2025. 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 N30451. 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
J3C-65
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 22, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 14, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
TAYLOR JONATHAN K III
Address
1045 W MCKEVER LN
City
WASHOUGAL
State / Zip Code
Washington98671-7294
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)
50630517
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3314F

Additional Details

Registration
N30451
Serial Number
4840
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2032
Last Action Date
November 14, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00791173

Data Source

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

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