N42138 - Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N42138 is a Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cape May Aerial Advertising LLC in Rio Grande, NJ. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 20, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on March 20, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N42138 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A50238 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N42138 was last updated on March 20, 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 N42138. 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
June 20, 1973
Classification
Restricted 3 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 20, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
CAPE MAY AERIAL ADVERTISING LLC
Address
PO BOX 204
City
RIO GRANDE
State / Zip Code
New Jersey08242-0204
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-235 SERIES
Horsepower
115 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51201070
Mode S Code (Hex)
A50238

Additional Details

Registration
N42138
Serial Number
14364
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
March 20, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00211714

Data Source

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

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