Aircraft Description
N42218 is a 1945 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Christensen Del S Trustee in Friendswood, TX. The registration certificate was issued on May 31, 2024. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N42218 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A505A9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N42218 was last updated on May 31, 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 N42218. 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.
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NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2018 | CEN18TA330 | Substantial | None | The pilot's decision to conduct a flight in an airplane that had a tailwheel with degraded locking pins, which allowed the tailwheel to unlock and swivel out of alignment and precluded the pilot from regaining directional control on the ground during a crosswind landing. |
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Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC