N42083 - 1945 Piper J3C-85 Aircraft Registration

J3

1945 PIPER J3C-85

Aircraft Description

N42083 is a 1945 Piper J3C-85, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Olufsen Jane E in Lakeway, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 12, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on April 11, 2024. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N42083 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4FF2B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N42083 was last updated on April 11, 2024. 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 N42083. 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
1945
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
J3C-85
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
November 12, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 11, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
OLUFSEN JANE E
Address
110 FLYING SCOT ST
City
LAKEWAY
State / Zip Code
Texas78734-5110
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51177453
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4FF2B

Additional Details

Registration
N42083
Serial Number
14310
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2031
Last Action Date
April 11, 2024
Last Update Date
April 11, 2024
Unique ID
00171684

Data Source

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

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