N3989B - 1945 Piper L-4J Aircraft Registration

J3

1945 PIPER L-4J

Aircraft Description

N3989B is a 1945 Piper L-4J, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Egmond Aircraft LLC in Lewes, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 1, 2005. The registration certificate was issued on December 29, 2020. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N3989B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4A416 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3989B was last updated on April 7, 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 N3989B. 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
1945
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
L-4J
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
March 1, 2005
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 29, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
EGMOND AIRCRAFT LLC
Address
16192 COASTAL HWY
City
LEWES
State / Zip Code
Delaware19958-3608
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)
51122026
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4A416

Additional Details

Registration
N3989B
Serial Number
13549
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00700814

Data Source

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

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