N30944 - 1940 Piper J3L-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1940 PIPER J3L-65

Aircraft Description

N30944 is a 1940 Piper J3L-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Air Speed Development LLC in Helena, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 25, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on April 7, 2022. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-145B SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N30944 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A343C2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N30944 was last updated on March 9, 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 N30944. 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
June 25, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 7, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
AIR SPEED DEVELOPMENT LLC
Address
MONTANA CORPORATE
55 W 14TH ST STE 101
City
HELENA
State / Zip Code
Montana59601-3387
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)
50641702
Mode S Code (Hex)
A343C2

Additional Details

Registration
N30944
Serial Number
5223
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
March 9, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00491353

Data Source

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

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