N40839 - Piper J3F-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J3F-65

Aircraft Description

N40839 is a Piper J3F-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Daniel John B in Indiana, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 27, 2015. The registration certificate was issued on April 20, 2023. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Franklin 4AC-176-B2 engine producing 65 horsepower, N40839 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4CD3C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N40839 was last updated on April 20, 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 N40839. 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
J3F-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
September 27, 2015
Classification
Standard Other Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 20, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
DANIEL JOHN B
Address
925 CHESTNUT ST
City
INDIANA
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania15701-1731
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
FRANKLIN
Engine Model
4AC-176-B2
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51146474
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4CD3C

Additional Details

Registration
N40839
Serial Number
7540
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
April 20, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00651264

Data Source

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

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