N40748 - 1941 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1941 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N40748 is a 1941 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mcgrath William F Jr in Nantucket, MA. The registration certificate was issued on February 20, 2002. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Franklin 4AC176B SER engine producing 65 horsepower, N40748 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4C9A7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N40748 was last updated on September 9, 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 N40748. 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
J3C-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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 20, 2002

Registered Owner

Name
MCGRATH WILLIAM F JR
Address
PO BOX 2639
City
NANTUCKET
State / Zip Code
Massachusetts02584-2639
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
FRANKLIN
Engine Model
4AC176B SER
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51144647
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4C9A7

Additional Details

Registration
N40748
Serial Number
7463
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00120838

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC