N42010 - 1944 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1944 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N42010 is a 1944 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to James Douglas Z in Coudersport, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 12, 1944. The registration certificate was issued on November 28, 2022. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N42010 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4FE33 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N42010 was last updated on September 15, 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 N42010. 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
1944
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
August 12, 1944
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 28, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
JAMES DOUGLAS Z
Address
1034 BAKER CREEK RD
City
COUDERSPORT
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania16915-8124
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
51177063
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4FE33

Additional Details

Registration
N42010
Serial Number
9063
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00126418

Data Source

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

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