N30688 - 1940 Piper J3L-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1940 PIPER J3L-65

Aircraft Description

N30688 is a 1940 Piper J3L-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Taylor Steven L in Cerritos, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 18, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on April 23, 1992. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-145B SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N30688 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3392D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N30688 was last updated on October 7, 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 N30688. 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
J3L-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
April 18, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 23, 1992

Registered Owner

Name
TAYLOR STEVEN L
Address
17502 LA BONITA WAY
City
CERRITOS
State / Zip Code
California90703-9039
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-145B SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50634455
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3392D

Additional Details

Registration
N30688
Serial Number
5022
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
October 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00621273

Data Source

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

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