N42535 - 1945 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1945 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N42535 is a 1945 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Shannon Air Museum LLC in Fredericksburg, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 2, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on December 6, 2017. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N42535 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A51111 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N42535 was last updated on April 7, 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 N42535. 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
September 2, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 6, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
SHANNON AIR MUSEUM LLC
Address
3380 SHANNON AIRPORT CIR
City
FREDERICKSBURG
State / Zip Code
Virginia22408-2370
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)
51210421
Mode S Code (Hex)
A51111

Additional Details

Registration
N42535
Serial Number
14812
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00631834

Data Source

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

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