N5580 - 1945 Piper L-4J Aircraft Registration

J3

1945 PIPER L-4J

Aircraft Description

N5580 is a 1945 Piper L-4J, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sorley James M in Layton, UT. The registration certificate was issued on December 3, 1979. 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 A71F7B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5580 was last updated on August 4, 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 N5580. 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
L-4J
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
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 3, 1979

Registered Owner

Name
SORLEY JAMES M
Address
175 SUMMERVIEW CT
City
LAYTON
State / Zip Code
Utah84040-3170
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51617573
Mode S Code (Hex)
A71F7B

Additional Details

Registration
N5580
Serial Number
4496
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00450086

Data Source

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

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