N42456 - 1945 Piper J-3C Aircraft Registration

J3

1945 PIPER J-3C

Aircraft Description

N42456 is a 1945 Piper J-3C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Harrington Robert in Chico, CA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 15, 1969. The registration certificate was issued on July 30, 2022. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N42456 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A50DA1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N42456 was last updated on August 18, 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 N42456. 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
May 15, 1969
Classification
Experimental 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 30, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
HARRINGTON ROBERT
Address
117 WINE BLOSSOM DR
City
CHICO
State / Zip Code
California95973-8225
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)
51206641
Mode S Code (Hex)
A50DA1

Additional Details

Registration
N42456
Serial Number
14723
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
August 18, 2023
Unique ID
00221814

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC