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N20257 V

Piper J-3 · 1941

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N20257 is a 1941 Piper J-3 (serial 2057), registered to Palmer Flying Service Inc in Manito, IL. It is one of 104 Piper J-3 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Palmer Flying Service Inc
Based in
Manito, IL
Serial number
2057
Year built
1941 · 85 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A19C98 · 50316230 octal
Certificate issued
Jul 22, 2024
Airworthiness date
Aug 5, 1958
Last FAA activity
Jul 22, 2024
Registration expires
Jul 31, 2031
FAA region
Central

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ICAO24: a19c98
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 7100502

Piper J-3
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 49 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17001

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: A40 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 40 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N20257
Serial Number: 2057
Year Manufactured: 1941
ACFTREF Code: 7100502
Engine Code: 17001
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50316230
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A19C98

Registrant

Palmer Flying Service Inc
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30106 E Manito Rd
Manito, IL, 615467823
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 22, 2024
Airworthiness Aug 5, 1958
Expiration Jul 31, 2031
Last Activity Jul 22, 2024
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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