Pistons/PIPER/J3C-85/N42782

N42782 — 1945 PIPER J3C-85

Registry aircraft record

✦FAA Registry Record

N-NumberN42782

Serial number15096

ManufacturerPIPER

ModelJ3C-85

Year built1945

RegistrantBUTCHER MIKE O

Registry statusRegistered (V)

RegistrationRegistration current · expires 28 Feb 2029

AirworthinessAirworthiness certificate on file

Last action2023-07-18

Source: FAA (United States) · updated Oct 22, 2026

One of 34 active PIPER J3C-85s across the 4 registries BuyJet tracks. Registry record last updated Oct 22, 2026.

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About N42782

N42782 is a 1945 PIPER J3C-85 registered with the FAA (United States).

Yes — the FAA (United States) lists N42782 as registered (registry data updated 2026-10-22).

The PIPER J3C-85 has 2 seats and 1 engine.