N30459 - 1940 Piper J3F-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1940 PIPER J3F-65

Aircraft Description

N30459 is a 1940 Piper J3F-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dowd Darin R in Frisco, TX. The registration certificate was issued on August 31, 2015. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Franklin 4AC176B SER engine producing 65 horsepower, N30459 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A33157 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N30459 was last updated on June 3, 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 N30459. 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-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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 31, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
DOWD DARIN R
Address
1702 LANTANA LN
City
FRISCO
State / Zip Code
Texas75033-8334
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
FRANKLIN
Engine Model
4AC176B SER
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50630527
Mode S Code (Hex)
A33157

Additional Details

Registration
N30459
Serial Number
4845
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00077338

Data Source

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

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