Registry / Piper / J3C-65 / N42676

Own N42676?

Claim ownership to earn the Verified Owner badge on your reviews and to reply to other pilots' feedback.

+ Submit ownership claim →

We won't display your email publicly.

Helpful: bill of sale, registration certificate, insurance dec page. Names are auto-matched too — many claims auto-verify without a document.

Claims auto-verify when your name matches the FAA registrant. Otherwise an admin reviews — usually within 1 business day.

N42676 V

Piper J3C-65 · 1945

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N42676 is a 1945 Piper J3C-65 (serial 14969), registered to Sierra Aviation Llc in Plainfield, IL. It is one of 3,196 Piper J3C-65 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Sierra Aviation Llc
Based in
Plainfield, IL
Serial number
14969
Year built
1945 · 81 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A51555 · 51212525 octal
Certificate issued
Jun 11, 2014
Airworthiness date
Nov 6, 1955
Last FAA activity
Jan 22, 2023
Registration expires
Jun 30, 2027
FAA region
Central

Source: FAA aircraft registry (public record). Community reviews and photos below.

Community facts about N42676

Reported by pilots, owners and enthusiasts — community-reported and admin-checked before they publish. Always verify anything important against the aircraft's records.

Add a fact about N42676

Your email is used only to notify you about your submission — it's never shown publicly.

Pilot & Owner Reviews

Be the first to share what you know about N42676.

Share your experience with N42676

Help other pilots, buyers and curious aviators. Reviews appear after a quick admin check.

+ Add detailed ratings (optional)
About your time with N42676 (specific to this airplane — helps other pilots)
Would you fly this airplane again?
Recommended for (pick any)

20–2,000 characters

We won't display your email publicly.

No reviews yet — be the first.

Pilot & Owner Reviews

Own N42676? Claim ownership to earn the Verified Owner badge on your reviews and to reply to other pilots' feedback.

Flight history & live tracking

ICAO24: a51555
No flight data on file yet for N42676.
Queries adsb.lol — works only if N42676 is broadcasting ADS-B right now. Daily sweep at 04:43 MST · external trackers above for guaranteed live data.
📸 Upload a photo of N42676

We won't display your email publicly.

Up to 10 photos per aircraft per uploader. Photos appear after admin approval.

Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 7100510

Piper J3C-65
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 58 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17003

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: A&C65 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 65 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N42676
Serial Number: 14969
Year Manufactured: 1945
ACFTREF Code: 7100510
Engine Code: 17003
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

Documents & resources

Commonly available reference sources for the Piper J3C-65. Always confirm against the manufacturer's current, authoritative publication for your specific aircraft.

View the Piper J3C-65 model overview, reviews & photos →

These are commonly available reference sources. FerryFlight Hub does not provide sample or generated documents on this page.

FerryFlight Hub is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any aircraft manufacturer, the FAA, or any document publisher. References are NOT for operational, navigational, or flight-planning use — always rely on the current, FAA-approved documentation for the specific aircraft. We link to official or publicly available sources and do not host or redistribute copyrighted material. Provided "as is," without warranty of any kind as to accuracy, completeness, or currency.

Report a problem with this document (wrong fitment, outdated, or copyright / takedown) · Full document policy

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51212525
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A51555

Registrant

Sierra Aviation Llc
View all 8 aircraft registered to this owner →
C/O Richard Searls
17607 Williamsburg Dr
Plainfield, IL, 60586
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 11, 2014
Airworthiness Nov 6, 1955
Expiration Jun 30, 2027
Last Activity Jan 22, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

Calculate Performance

Calculate density altitude, takeoff roll, and climb performance for a Piper J3C-65 at any airport.

Airport Performance Calculator

Pre-filled with J3C-65 performance data

Need to ferry this aircraft?

FerryFlight connects you with experienced ferry pilots for domestic and international delivery flights.

Get a Quote

Other Piper J3C-65 registrations