N54940 - Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N54940 is a Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Pj Aviation Holdings LLC Trustee in Eden Prairie, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 30, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on May 3, 2019. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6FC58 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N54940 was last updated on February 6, 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 N54940. 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
July 30, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 3, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
PJ AVIATION HOLDINGS LLC TRUSTEE
Address
17509 BEARPATH TRL
City
EDEN PRAIRIE
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55347-3488
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51576130
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6FC58

Additional Details

Registration
N54940
Serial Number
10322
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
February 6, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00513315

Data Source

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

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