N92442 - 1946 Piper J3C-65 Aircraft Registration

J3

1946 PIPER J3C-65

Aircraft Description

N92442 is a 1946 Piper J3C-65, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ricker Terrance P in Canonsburg, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 4, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on October 23, 2012. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N92442 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ACD005 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N92442 was last updated on June 16, 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 N92442. 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
January 4, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 23, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
RICKER TERRANCE P
Address
16 MCBRIDE RD
City
CANONSBURG
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania15317-9766
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90 SERIES
Horsepower
95 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53150005
Mode S Code (Hex)
ACD005

Additional Details

Registration
N92442
Serial Number
16909
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00540711

Data Source

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

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