N42TH - Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N42TH is a Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kent James W in Fredericksburg, TX. This aircraft received its airworthiness certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration on May 29, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on June 18, 2012. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4FAF7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N42TH was last updated on May 19, 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 N42TH. 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
May 29, 1998
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 18, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
KENT JAMES W
Address
2327 STONE PASS
City
FREDERICKSBURG
State / Zip Code
Texas78624-7840
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51175367
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4FAF7

Additional Details

Registration
N42TH
Serial Number
18426
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00563776

Data Source

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

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