N30906 - 1940 Piper J3F-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1940 PIPER J3F-65

Aircraft Description

N30906 is a 1940 Piper J3F-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Vesely Edward A in Houston, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 23, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on July 21, 1988. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Franklin 4AC176B SER engine producing 65 horsepower, N30906 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A34338 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N30906 was last updated on April 1, 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 N30906. 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
October 23, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 21, 1988

Registered Owner

Name
VESELY EDWARD A
Address
6351 SEWANEE AVE
City
HOUSTON
State / Zip Code
Texas77005-3323
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)
50641470
Mode S Code (Hex)
A34338

Additional Details

Registration
N30906
Serial Number
5191
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
April 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00191353

Data Source

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

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