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N20280Piper J3P · 1939

StandardLenape LM5Jefferson, MD

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N20280 is a 1939 Piper J3P. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Lenape LM5 rated at 95 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Jefferson, MD. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in May 1971. It has been registered to its current owner since Apr 1998.

87 years old
Only 3 Piper J3P here
No NTSB events on record

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1998

FAA record · Apr 1998 · Registration

Registered to current owner

Registrant based in Jefferson, MD.

1971

FAA record · May 1971 · Airworthiness

Airworthiness certificate issued — Standard

Manufacturer: Piper. Model J3P. Serial 4058.

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Aircraft

ManufacturerPiper

ModelJ3P

Year1939

CategoryStandard

TypeFixed-wing single-engine

Serial4058

EngineLenape LM5

Horsepower95

Seats2

BasedJefferson, MD

RegistrantIndividual

Safety record

No NTSB accidents or incidents on record

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Registration history

1998 — present

Registered owner · Jefferson, MD

May 1971

Airworthiness certificate issued

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