N42034 - 1942 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1942 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N42034 is a 1942 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mueller Craig S in Bellaire, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 15, 1982. The registration certificate was issued on December 11, 2003. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-145B SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N42034 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4FE7D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N42034 was last updated on August 24, 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 N42034. 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
1942
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
April 15, 1982
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 11, 2003

Registered Owner

Name
MUELLER CRAIG S
Address
5118 SPRUCE ST
City
BELLAIRE
State / Zip Code
Texas77401-3309
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)
51177175
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4FE7D

Additional Details

Registration
N42034
Serial Number
9087
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
August 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00491684

Data Source

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

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