N42408 - 1945 Piper J-3C Aircraft Registration

J3

1945 PIPER J-3C

Aircraft Description

N42408 is a 1945 Piper J-3C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sullivan Robert Jr in Downey, CA. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N42408 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A50CF4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N42408 was last updated on January 14, 1977. 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 N42408. 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
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
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Certificate of Registration has been revoked
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
SULLIVAN ROBERT JR
Address
8362 E DINSDALE
City
DOWNEY
State / Zip Code
California90240
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51206364
Mode S Code (Hex)
A50CF4

Additional Details

Registration
N42408
Serial Number
14668
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
January 14, 1977
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00128078

Data Source

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

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