N42399 - Piper J-3C Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J-3C

Aircraft Description

N42399 is a Piper J-3C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Reece Rebecca H in San Angelo, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 27, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on August 17, 2023. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N42399 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A50A79 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N42399 was last updated on August 17, 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 N42399. 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-3C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
J3J-3 Cub
Cruise Speed
54 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 27, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 17, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
REECE REBECCA H
Address
3741 BLUMENTRITT RD
City
SAN ANGELO
State / Zip Code
Texas76905-2900
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)
51205171
Mode S Code (Hex)
A50A79

Additional Details

Registration
N42399
Serial Number
14658
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2030
Last Action Date
August 17, 2023
Last Update Date
August 17, 2023
Unique ID
00441804

Data Source

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

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