N42080 - Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N42080 is a Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Leaders Bob O in Clear Lake, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 2, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on May 19, 2022. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N42080 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4FF28 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N42080 was last updated on August 4, 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 N42080. 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
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
September 2, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 19, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
LEADERS BOB O
Address
PO BOX 157
City
CLEAR LAKE
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55319-0157
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90 SERIES
Horsepower
95 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51177450
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4FF28

Additional Details

Registration
N42080
Serial Number
14307
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
August 4, 2023
Unique ID
00201684

Data Source

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

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