N42511 - Piper J-3C Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J-3C

Aircraft Description

N42511 is a Piper J-3C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Blackburn Robert F in Georgetown, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 20, 1945. The registration certificate was issued on September 28, 2023. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N42511 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A510C7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N42511 was last updated on September 28, 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 N42511. 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
November 20, 1945
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 28, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
BLACKBURN ROBERT F
Address
245 SEBASTIAN LN
City
GEORGETOWN
State / Zip Code
Texas78633-1856
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)
51210307
Mode S Code (Hex)
A510C7

Additional Details

Registration
N42511
Serial Number
14783
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2030
Last Action Date
September 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00113553

Data Source

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

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