N30496 - 1941 Piper J-3 Aircraft Registration

J3

1941 PIPER J-3

Aircraft Description

N30496 is a 1941 Piper J-3, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Burton Douglas M in Chehalis, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 5, 2012. The registration certificate was issued on August 31, 2018. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A-65-8 engine producing 65 horsepower, N30496 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A331E0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N30496 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 N30496. 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
1941
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
J-3
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
J3J-3 Cub
Cruise Speed
56 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 5, 2012
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 31, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
BURTON DOUGLAS M
Address
510 S E PROSPECT ST
City
CHEHALIS
State / Zip Code
Washington98532
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A-65-8
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50630740
Mode S Code (Hex)
A331E0

Additional Details

Registration
N30496
Serial Number
6627
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
00389599

Data Source

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

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