N30995 - 1940 Piper J4A Aircraft Registration

J4

1940 PIPER J4A

Aircraft Description

N30995 is a 1940 Piper J4A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kirk Kevin J in Pulaski, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 29, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on August 12, 2023. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N30995 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A34472 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N30995 was last updated on August 12, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Piper J-4 Cub Coupe, America's first successful side-by-side training aircraft, revolutionized flight instruction in the late 1930s by offering improved instructor-student communication over traditional tandem seating arrangements. First flown in 1938, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane that seated two occupants side-by-side with an enclosed cabin. Spanning 35 feet 3 inches with a 65-75 horsepower Continental engine, approximately 1,250 were built by Piper Aircraft Company before production ended in December 1941. AviatorDB tracks 48,285 Piper aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is J4.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N30995. 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
J4A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
J4J-4 Cub Coupe
Cruise Speed
75 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 29, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 12, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
KIRK KEVIN J
Address
PO BOX 344
City
PULASKI
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania16143-0344
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50642162
Mode S Code (Hex)
A34472

Additional Details

Registration
N30995
Serial Number
4-1269
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2030
Last Action Date
August 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00721363

Data Source

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

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