N42959 - Piper J-3 Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J-3

Aircraft Description

N42959 is a Piper J-3, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dickerson Vernon B in Louisburg, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 12, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on February 12, 2019. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C75 SERIES engine producing 75 horsepower, N42959 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A52037 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N42959 was last updated on July 18, 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 N42959. 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-3
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
J3J-3 Cub
Cruise Speed
56 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 12, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 12, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
DICKERSON VERNON B
Address
141 BALL AIRPORT RD
City
LOUISBURG
State / Zip Code
North Carolina27549-7748
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C75 SERIES
Horsepower
75 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51220067
Mode S Code (Hex)
A52037

Additional Details

Registration
N42959
Serial Number
15318
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
July 18, 2023
Unique ID
00981974

Data Source

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

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