N42853 - Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N42853 is a Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Aero Applications INC in Burley, ID. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 26, 1986. The registration certificate was issued on December 14, 2023. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-200 SERIES engine producing 100 horsepower, N42853 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A51C7A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N42853 was last updated on December 14, 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 N42853. 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
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
February 26, 1986
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 14, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
AERO APPLICATIONS INC
Address
PO BOX 1088
City
BURLEY
State / Zip Code
Idaho83318-0948
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-200 SERIES
Horsepower
100 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51216172
Mode S Code (Hex)
A51C7A

Additional Details

Registration
N42853
Serial Number
15173
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2030
Last Action Date
December 14, 2023
Last Update Date
December 14, 2023
Unique ID
00101954

Data Source

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

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