N42207 - 1945 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1945 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N42207 is a 1945 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sparling George B in Grand Prairie, TX. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 30, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on April 12, 1973. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N42207 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A50585 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N42207 was last updated on October 13, 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 N42207. 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
May 30, 1974
Classification
Experimental 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 12, 1973

Registered Owner

Name
SPARLING GEORGE B
Address
905 SANDRA LN
City
GRAND PRAIRIE
State / Zip Code
Texas75052-2317
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)
51202605
Mode S Code (Hex)
A50585

Additional Details

Registration
N42207
Serial Number
14453
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 13, 2023
Last Update Date
October 13, 2023
Unique ID
00621724

Data Source

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

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