N42286 - 1945 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1945 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N42286 is a 1945 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Stearns Jessica R in Bonita Springs, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 10, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on May 18, 1999. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N42286 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5069C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N42286 was last updated on October 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 N42286. 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 10, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 18, 1999

Registered Owner

Name
STEARNS JESSICA R
Address
27801 MATHESON AVE
City
BONITA SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
Florida34135-9019
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C65 SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51203234
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5069C

Additional Details

Registration
N42286
Serial Number
14536
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
October 20, 2023
Unique ID
00681774

Data Source

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

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