N42994 - 1946 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N42994 is a 1946 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino, CA. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 10, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on August 5, 2013. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N42994 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A520BE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N42994 was last updated on August 25, 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 N42994. 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
1946
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
April 10, 1997
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 5, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
PLANES OF FAME AIR MUSEUM
Address
14998 CAL AERO DR
City
CHINO
State / Zip Code
California91710-9056
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51220276
Mode S Code (Hex)
A520BE

Additional Details

Registration
N42994
Serial Number
15353
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
August 25, 2023
Unique ID
00891984

Data Source

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

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