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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.

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Registered today
48
Years built
1936–1957
Seats
2
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

1 AD matches the Piper J-2 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

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.

  • Dec 13, 2006Substantial damage · serious injuries · Williamson, GAN16651
  • Aug 8, 1993Substantial damage · none injuries · Warrensburg, MON17837
  • Jul 5, 1990Substantial damage · none injuries · Concrete, WAN19236
  • Oct 7, 1989Substantial damage · none injuries · Santa Ynez, CAN6677C

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

0 reports on Piper J-2 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
193615
193716
19382
19391
19471
19571
Unknown12

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
CA9
IL4
WA4
KY3
MI3
OH3
PA3
FL2
IA2
KS2

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.
See the registered Piper J-2 aircraft

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

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N13RN1936Pagosa Springs, COMar 2, 2021
N159651936Mesa, AZAug 1, 2017
N15971—Ithaca, NYSep 2, 2015
N163141936El Dorado, ARJun 18, 2022
N166211936Erie, PAAug 25, 2006
N166511936New Holland, PAFeb 13, 2017
N167691936Livermore, CAJun 21, 2021
N169351936Poplar Grove, ILMar 29, 2004
N169711936Ashley, MI—
N172201936Placerville, CAAug 29, 2001
N172341936Morgan Hill, CAJan 31, 2012
N172471937Greenfield, IAJan 5, 1990
N172831937Greenfield, INJan 5, 2026
N172871937Westland, MIApr 4, 1946
N175401936Murray, KYJun 5, 2025
N175421936Red Bluff, CANov 16, 2016
N175491936Coalinga, CAAug 15, 2019
N17554—Great Bend, KSDec 10, 2019
N17569—Gig Harbor, WADec 16, 2025
N175791936Caldwell, IDJul 1, 1970
N17834—Rhinebeck, NYNov 22, 1994
N17837—Warrensburg, MOApr 6, 1989
N17847—Germansville, PAFeb 15, 2017
N17854—Woodstock, ILFeb 28, 2013
N178721937Fairbury, ILFeb 8, 1973

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