N42904 - 1945 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1945 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N42904 is a 1945 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Russell John K in Graford, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 18, 1964. The registration certificate was issued on August 31, 2011. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N42904 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A51F83 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N42904 was last updated on April 12, 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 N42904. 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
June 18, 1964
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 31, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
RUSSELL JOHN K
Address
35 TROON DR
City
GRAFORD
State / Zip Code
Texas76449-5263
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)
51217603
Mode S Code (Hex)
A51F83

Additional Details

Registration
N42904
Serial Number
15239
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00091974

Data Source

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

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