N42557 is a 1945 Piper J3C-65 (fixed wing single engine) with serial number 14836, registered in Lawrence, KS. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Aug 31, 2033; the renewal window opens on Feb 28, 2033. It is powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES rated at 85 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the standard class, issued Jun 11, 1956. It is one of 3,189 J3C-65 aircraft in the FAA registry, 58 of them registered in Kansas. About 66% of them were built after it.
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Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Aug 31, 2033
- Registrant type
- LLC
- Registered owner
- KANSAS TAILDRAGGERS LLC
- Location
- Lawrence, KS
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Wichita FSDO (ICT FSDO) · (316) 941-1200
- Certificate issued
- Aug 17, 2026
- Last FAA action
- Aug 17, 2026
- Mode S code (hex)
- A51159
- Mode S code (octal)
- 51210531
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- PIPER
- Model
- J3C-65
- Year manufactured
- 1945
- Serial number
- 14836
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type
- Reciprocating
- Engine
- CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 hp)
- Engines / seats
- 1 / 2
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Airworthiness
- Standard since Jun 11, 1956
Public airports near Lawrence
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Regional Lawrence, KS | KLWC | 4 mi | Non-towered | 100LL, A |
| Vinland Valley Aerodrome Baldwin City, KS | K64 | 10 mi | Non-towered | 100LL |
| Gardner Municipal Gardner, KS | K34 | 20 mi | Non-towered | 100LL |
Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.