N30780 - 1940 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1940 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N30780 is a 1940 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered in the United States. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 10, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on January 24, 2022. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N30780 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A33CDC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N30780 was last updated on June 26, 2024. 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 N30780. 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
November 10, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 24, 2022

Registered Owner

The registered owner has requested to keep this data private under Title 49 of the United States Code, Section 44114.

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)
50636334
Mode S Code (Hex)
A33CDC

Additional Details

Registration
N30780
Serial Number
5112
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
June 26, 2024
Last Update Date
June 26, 2024
Unique ID
00391303

Data Source

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

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