# N20280: 1939 Piper J3P - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Piper J3P](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3p) (registry code 7100552, 2 seats) - Engine: [Lenape LM5](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lenape-lm5) (registry code 39506) - Data sheets: [TCDS TC 695](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TC%20695) (Piper Aircraft Inc.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 4058 - Year built: 1939 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard, normal - Airworthiness date: May 7, 1971 - Certificate issued: April 1, 1998 - Expires: March 31, 2030 - Mode S code: A19CFA - Registered owner: [Zimmer-Galler Ingrid E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZIMMER-GALLER%20INGRID%20E) - Location: [Jefferson, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Jefferson) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 39.3597° N, 77.5681° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 21755, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=20280 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20280 From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 9 in force ### Matched by airframe (Piper J3P) - [AD 2015-08-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-08-04): Wings · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 77 more. Effective Jun 3, 2015 - [AD 85-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-06-04): Fuel Tank · FS 2001 AE-1, HE-1, J5A-80 and 60 more. Effective May 4, 1985 - [AD 78-10-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-10-03): Fuel Venting · FS 2001 AE-1, HE-1, J5A-80 and 66 more. Effective May 23, 1978 - [AD 68-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-05-01): Exhaust Mufflers · FS 2001 J5A-80, J5A (Army L-4F), J5B (Army L-4G) and 67 more. Effective Mar 31, 1968 - [AD 58-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-12-02): Aileron Hinge Brackets · Piper J-3, J3C-40, J3C-50 and 20 more - [AD 58-01-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-01-07): Control System Turnbuckles · FS 2001 J5A-80, J5A (Army L-4F), J5B (Army L-4G) and 18 more - [AD 52-07-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-07-03): Lift Strut Rework · Piper J-3, J3C-40, J3C-50 and 15 more - [AD 49-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-14-01): Elevator Connector Tube Fitting · FS 2003 J-3, J3C-40, J3C-50 and 17 more - [AD 47-50-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-50-03): Canvas Seat Inspection · Piper J-3, J3C-40, J3C-50 and 14 more ### Matched by engine (Lenape LM5) None in force. ## Information bulletins (advisory) None matched. ## NTSB investigations None matched to N20280. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N20280. ## Service difficulty reports None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (20) Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do. ### Approved for the airframe (Piper J3P) - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA1496GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1496GL): Installation of a 12-gallon fuel tank and fuel system in the left wing or left and right wings. Crown MN Aviation, LLC - [STC SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts. Andrew D. Humphrey - [STC SA02428AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428AK): Installation of a hydraulically actuated ski drag assembly. Northern Airframes LLC - [STC SA02295SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02295SE): Installation of an alternate method of fastening aluminum wing ribs to wood spars. Rainbow Flying Service LLC - [STC SA02825NY PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%202): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc - [STC SA00270BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00270BO): Installation of a Teledyne Continental A-65-8, A-65-8F, A-65-9, A-75-8, A-75-8F, A-75-9, C-75-8, C-75-12, C-85-8, C-85-12, C-90-8F or C-90-12F engine and corresponding propeller identified under Limitations and Conditions, and components for a landplane maximum gross weight of 1220 lbs. Clyde R Smith Jr - [STC SA3AL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3AL): Installation of Fred A. Shaw tundra-bird Model 2500 skis. Aircraft Innovations, LLC - [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA00932SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00932SE): Installation of the Stewart wing tip assembly. Steve Pierce - [STC SA00002DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00002DE): Installation of replacement Aft Fuselage Section. Univair Aircraft Corporation - [STC SA00116DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00116DE): Installation of Replacement Vertical Stabilizer. Univair Aircraft Corporation - [STC SA1626NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1626NM%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series). Electronics International - [STC SA2350NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2350NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gauges. Electronics International - [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International - [STC SA3862NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3862NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Primary TIT/EGT/CHT instruments, remote switches and associated accessories. Electronics International - [STC SA1455NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1455NM): Installation of a flame proof auxiliary heater-dryer, Model12-1600. Thermal, Inc - [STC SA2190NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2190NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of electronics International Digital Volt/Amp Gauges and Accessories. Electronics International - [STC SA2666WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2666WE): Ceconite 102 material covering complete aircraft. (262A SERIES -12). Ceconite Inc - [STC SA2350NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2350NM) (historical): Installation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gauges listed on the attached continuation sheet and the associated accessories. Electronics International ## Earlier aircraft with N20280 The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N20280 before. - [Cancelled 1948-05-24](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N20280-1948-05-24): Piper J-3, S/N 2080, built 1938. Owner: [Barrett Joseph E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARRETT%20JOSEPH%20E), [New York, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/New%20York) ## Related - Other Piper J3P aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j3p/aircraft.md - The Lenape LM5 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lenape-lm5.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.