N42494 - 1945 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1945 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N42494 is a 1945 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Goebel William R in Rhome, TX. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 11, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on February 10, 2012. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N42494 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A50E2B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N42494 was last updated on April 21, 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 N42494. 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
April 11, 1956
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 10, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
GOEBEL WILLIAM R
Address
894 HERITAGE CREEK DR
City
RHOME
State / Zip Code
Texas76078-2150
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90 SERIES
Horsepower
95 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51207053
Mode S Code (Hex)
A50E2B

Additional Details

Registration
N42494
Serial Number
14765
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00971834

Data Source

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

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