N42091 - 1945 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1945 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N42091 is a 1945 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bartel Christopher H DBA in Williamsburg, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 4, 2008. Powered by a Cont Motor A-65-8 engine producing 65 horsepower, N42091 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4FF4C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N42091 was last updated on April 19, 2007. 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 N42091. 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-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
February 4, 2008
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
23
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
BARTEL CHRISTOPHER H DBA
Address
1565 AIRPORT RD
City
WILLIAMSBURG
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania16693-7727
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A-65-8
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51177514
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4FF4C

Additional Details

Registration
N42091
Serial Number
14318
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
April 19, 2007
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00334811

Data Source

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

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