N3980H - 1940 Boeing PT-13B Aircraft Registration

C135

1940 BOEING PT-13B

Aircraft Description

N3980H is a 1940 Boeing PT-13B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Jeans James W in Reston, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 31, 2007. The registration certificate was issued on February 12, 2022. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor W670 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N3980H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4A2E1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3980H was last updated on July 18, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

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AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N3980H. 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
BOEING
Model
PT-13B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C135WC-135
Cruise Speed
93 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 31, 2007
Classification
Standard Acrobatic Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 12, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
JEANS JAMES W
Address
11968 GREY SQUIRREL LN
City
RESTON
State / Zip Code
Virginia20194-1726
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
W670 SERIES
Horsepower
250 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51121341
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4A2E1

Additional Details

Registration
N3980H
Serial Number
75167
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
July 18, 2023
Unique ID
00720784

Data Source

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

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