N38830 - 1941 Piper J3L-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1941 PIPER J3L-65

Aircraft Description

N38830 is a 1941 Piper J3L-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Jessen Dennis H in Pequot Lakes, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 10, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on October 15, 1979. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-145B SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N38830 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A47BDC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N38830 was last updated on June 10, 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 N38830. 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
1941
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
May 10, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 15, 1979

Registered Owner

Name
JESSEN DENNIS H
Address
4845 9TH AVE SW
City
PEQUOT LAKES
State / Zip Code
Minnesota56472-2201
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)
51075734
Mode S Code (Hex)
A47BDC

Additional Details

Registration
N38830
Serial Number
7317
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00860484

Data Source

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

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