N4218V - Piper J-3 Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J-3

Aircraft Description

N4218V is a Piper J-3, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cub Club INC in Sayville, NY. The registration certificate was issued on February 4, 1981. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2027. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A502DA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4218V was last updated on April 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 N4218V. 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
J-3
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
J3J-3 Cub
Cruise Speed
56 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 4, 1981

Registered Owner

Name
CUB CLUB INC
Address
PO BOX 97
City
SAYVILLE
State / Zip Code
New York11782-0097
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51201332
Mode S Code (Hex)
A502DA

Additional Details

Registration
N4218V
Serial Number
15314
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00501714

Data Source

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

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