N40663 - Piper J3L-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J3L-65

Aircraft Description

N40663 is a Piper J3L-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Moss Frank V in Punta Gorda, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 27, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on June 28, 2016. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-145B SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N40663 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4C631 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N40663 was last updated on August 11, 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 N40663. 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
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
November 27, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 28, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
MOSS FRANK V
Address
5350 RUSTIC DR
City
PUNTA GORDA
State / Zip Code
Florida33982-8702
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)
51143061
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4C631

Additional Details

Registration
N40663
Serial Number
7418
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2029
Last Action Date
August 11, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00351234

Data Source

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

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