Piper J-2
48 Piper J-2 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1936–1957. Most are registered in CA, IL and WA.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 48
- Years built
- 1936–1957
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply1 AD matches the Piper J-2 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
- 99-26-19 R1WingsJan 21, 2014
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 4
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 4
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Piper J-2 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Piper J-2 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Piper J-2 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1936 | 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 16 | |
| 1938 | 2 | |
| 1939 | 1 | |
| 1947 | 1 | |
| 1957 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 12 |
Buyer checklist
1 AD published since 1998 may apply to the Piper J-2; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 4 NTSB events since 1982 involve Piper J-2 airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 59 mph
J-2 aircraft
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N13RN | 1936 | Pagosa Springs, CO | Mar 2, 2021 |
| N15965 | 1936 | Mesa, AZ | Aug 1, 2017 |
| N15971 | — | Ithaca, NY | Sep 2, 2015 |
| N16314 | 1936 | El Dorado, AR | Jun 18, 2022 |
| N16621 | 1936 | Erie, PA | Aug 25, 2006 |
| N16651 | 1936 | New Holland, PA | Feb 13, 2017 |
| N16769 | 1936 | Livermore, CA | Jun 21, 2021 |
| N16935 | 1936 | Poplar Grove, IL | Mar 29, 2004 |
| N16971 | 1936 | Ashley, MI | — |
| N17220 | 1936 | Placerville, CA | Aug 29, 2001 |
| N17234 | 1936 | Morgan Hill, CA | Jan 31, 2012 |
| N17247 | 1937 | Greenfield, IA | Jan 5, 1990 |
| N17283 | 1937 | Greenfield, IN | Jan 5, 2026 |
| N17287 | 1937 | Westland, MI | Apr 4, 1946 |
| N17540 | 1936 | Murray, KY | Jun 5, 2025 |
| N17542 | 1936 | Red Bluff, CA | Nov 16, 2016 |
| N17549 | 1936 | Coalinga, CA | Aug 15, 2019 |
| N17554 | — | Great Bend, KS | Dec 10, 2019 |
| N17569 | — | Gig Harbor, WA | Dec 16, 2025 |
| N17579 | 1936 | Caldwell, ID | Jul 1, 1970 |
| N17834 | — | Rhinebeck, NY | Nov 22, 1994 |
| N17837 | — | Warrensburg, MO | Apr 6, 1989 |
| N17847 | — | Germansville, PA | Feb 15, 2017 |
| N17854 | — | Woodstock, IL | Feb 28, 2013 |
| N17872 | 1937 | Fairbury, IL | Feb 8, 1973 |