Piper J-2
48 on the U.S. register. Built from 1936 to 1957; half of them date from 1937 or earlier. California has the most (9). 25% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are not named here at this time.
About the J-2 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Cont Motor A40 Series (34), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (3), Cont Motor A40-4 (2)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 59 mph
- Built of
- steel tube and fabric
- Maker on the register
- Piper
- Registered
- earliest certificate April 4, 1946; newest October 26, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
By owner type, as a table
| aircraft | share | |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | 34 | 71% |
| Corporation | 6 | 12% |
| LLC | 5 | 10% |
| Co-owned | 2 | 4% |
| Partnership | 1 | 2% |
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| J-2 | 48 | 1936 to 1957 | 100.0% |
When they were built by decade · 12 with no year on file
Airworthiness certificate class
By airworthiness certificate, as a table
| aircraft | share | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 45 | 94% |
| None on file | 2 | 4% |
| Experimental | 1 | 2% |
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Sutton Aircraft Salvage LLC1Smith Andrea M1Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum1Rare Aircraft LTD1Port Townsend Aero Museum1Old Aeroplane CO LLC1Horst Aviation LLC1Freeman Heritage Collection LLC1Flying M Services INC1Eaa Chapter 6261Castle Air LLC1Antique Preservation Assn Greenfield1
Largest fleets, as a table
| aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Sutton Aircraft Salvage LLC | 1 |
| Smith Andrea M | 1 |
| Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum | 1 |
| Rare Aircraft LTD | 1 |
| Port Townsend Aero Museum | 1 |
| Old Aeroplane CO LLC | 1 |
| Horst Aviation LLC | 1 |
| Freeman Heritage Collection LLC | 1 |
| Flying M Services INC | 1 |
| Eaa Chapter 626 | 1 |
| Castle Air LLC | 1 |
| Antique Preservation Assn Greenfield | 1 |
Fleet pages: Sutton Aircraft Salvage LLC · Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum · Rare Aircraft LTD · Port Townsend Aero Museum · Old Aeroplane CO LLC · Horst Aviation LLC · Freeman Heritage Collection LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 4 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
2006-12-13ATL07CA027 · J-2 N16651 · accident near Williamson, GA · serious injuries
1993-08-08CHI93LA319 · J-2 N17837 · accident near Warrensburg, MO · no injuries
1990-07-05SEA90LA124 · J-2 N19236 · accident near Concrete, WA · no injuries
1989-10-07LAX90LA006 · J-2 N6677C · accident near Santa Ynez, CA · no injuries
The 4 most recent of 4 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record. How this model compares with others, with the fleet taken into account: Accidents by model in Aviation Analytics.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Piper J-2 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
48 as of October 27, 2026, counting 1 version the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Piper J-2s?
California, with 9.
Who owns the Piper J-2?
25% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are not named on this site at this time.
When were the Piper J-2s on the register built?
Between 1936 and 1957; half of them in 1937 or earlier.
How many Piper J-2 accidents has the NTSB recorded?
4 accidents and incidents since 1982, 0 of them fatal. A model flown more shows more; the accident analytics compare models per thousand registered.
What is the Piper J-2 made of?
The fuselage is a welded steel-tube frame covered in fabric, with metal or wooden wing spars under fabric-covered wings; the fabric is replaced every few decades. The FAA's type certificate data sheet is the authority for any one model.
What the FAA has certified, ordered and been told about the Piper J-2 the component layer
The fuselage is a welded steel-tube frame covered in fabric, with metal or wooden wing spars under fabric-covered wings; the fabric is replaced every few decades. The design is held under 1 type certificate (ATC 595, held by Piper Aircraft INC.). The FAA has issued 3 airworthiness directives (orders that owners must comply with) that name this model, most of them about landing gear. 6 approved modifications exist for it, the most by University Swagging CORP.
FAA orders 3 airworthiness directives · newest first
2014-01-2199-26-19 R1 · Wings · landing gear
2000-02-1499-26-19 · Wing Lift Struts or Forks · landing gear
1993-07-0993-10-06 · Corroded Wing Lift Struts or Cracked Forks · airframe structure
By system
Orders by system, as a table
| orders | share | |
|---|---|---|
| Landing gear | 2 | 67% |
| Airframe structure | 1 | 33% |
Approved replacement parts 5 parts manufacturer approvals
Parts a company other than the maker may make for this design and sell as FAA-approved. The companies holding the most:
Most often: snap ring (1), retainer (1), nut (1), fuel quantity (1), fuel placard (1).
Approved modifications 6 supplemental type certificates
Changes the FAA has approved for this design, from new avionics and engines to floats and parachutes. The companies holding the most:
University Swagging CORP 1Experimental Aircraft Association INC. 1Eaa Aviation Foundation 1Burl'S Aircraft Rebuild LLC 1Aerospace Logic INC. 1Acs Products CO, INC 1
Latest
2022-03-18SA02214AK · Installation of Alpha Omega Suspension System in place of original bungees or bungees and hydasorbs.
2012-10-10SA02825NY Page 2 · Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments
2004-03-05SA774GL · Superseded by STC SA01944CH. Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum...
2004-03-04SA01944CH (2 OF 2) · Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM...
1985-10-30SA4-302 · Installation of BN-1 propeller spinner.
Certificates and bulletins
ATC 595Type certificate held by Piper Aircraft INC. · 1 model listed
Safety bulletins 1 · advice, not orders
1998-10-21ACE-99-01 ·
Sources: the FAA's type certificate data sheets, airworthiness directives, supplemental type certificates, special conditions and special airworthiness information bulletins (Dynamic Regulatory System), and the FAA's service difficulty reports. A failure report is what an operator or repair station chose to file; the counts show reporting as much as reliability, and larger and commercial fleets report more. How the systems are grouped.
Connections how the J-2 links to the rest of the register
Design
- Piper 44,844 aircraft on the register
- Piper J-2 48 registered
- Built of steel tube and fabric
Engines
- Continental A40 series 34 of these aircraft · 40 hp
- Continental A40-4 2 of these aircraft · 40 hp
- Continental A65 / C65 series 2 of these aircraft · 65 hp
- Lycoming O-145B series 1 of these aircraft · 65 hp
- Continental A75 / C75 series 1 of these aircraft · 75 hp
Where they are
- California 9 of these aircraft
- Washington 4 of these aircraft
- Illinois 4 of these aircraft
- Pennsylvania 3 of these aircraft
- Ohio 3 of these aircraft
Biggest operators
- Sutton Aircraft Salvage LLC 1 of these aircraft
- Smith Andrea M 1 of these aircraft
- Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum 1 of these aircraft
- Rare Aircraft LTD 1 of these aircraft
- Port Townsend Aero Museum 1 of these aircraft
Record
- NTSB accidents and incidents involving the J-2 4 cases since 1982 · 0 fatal
Airworthiness
- FAA orders naming the J-2 3 airworthiness directives
- Approved modifications for the J-2 6 supplemental type certificates
The whole map of how records connect · these connections as data: /graph/model/piper/j-2.json.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 48
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N16971 | Piper J-2 |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2026-10-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N17283 | Piper J-2 |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 2026-01-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N17569 | Piper J-2 |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2025-12-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N17540 | Piper J-2 |
Individual owner Kentucky |
Standard | 2025-06-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N20078 | Piper J-2 |
Sutton Aircraft Salvage LLC Palmer, Alaska |
Standard | 2025-02-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N19511 | Piper J-2 |
Rare Aircraft LTD Faribault, Minnesota |
Standard | 2024-06-07 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N37AZ | Piper J-2 |
Freeman Heritage Collection LLC Kingsbury, Texas |
None on file | 2023-06-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N19202 | Piper J-2 |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2023-02-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N16314 | Piper J-2 |
Eaa Chapter 626 El Dorado, Arkansas |
Standard | 2022-06-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N16769 | Piper J-2 |
Castle Air LLC Livermore, California |
Standard | 2021-06-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N13RN | Piper J-2 |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2021-03-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3WY | Piper J-2 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2020-11-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N17554 | Piper J-2 |
Individual owner Kansas |
Standard | 2019-12-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N17549 | Piper J-2 |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 2019-08-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N19502 | Piper J-2 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2019-07-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N19285 | Piper J-2 |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2018-11-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N19518 | Piper J-2 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2018-08-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N20101 | Piper J-2 |
Individual owner Maine |
Standard | 2018-03-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N20037 | Piper J-2 |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2018-01-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N15965 | Piper J-2 |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2017-08-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N20084 | Piper J-2 |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2017-02-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N17847 | Piper J-2 |
Flying M Services INC Germansville, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2017-02-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N16651 | Piper J-2 |
Horst Aviation LLC New Holland, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2017-02-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N17542 | Piper J-2 |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2016-11-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N17910 | Piper J-2 |
Old Aeroplane CO LLC Fort Ogden, Florida |
Standard | 2016-06-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N19263 | Piper J-2 |
Individual owner Kentucky |
Standard | 2016-05-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N20150 | Piper J-2 |
Individual owner Kentucky |
Standard | 2016-05-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N15971 | Piper J-2 |
Individual owner New York |
None on file | 2015-09-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N19599 | Piper J-2 |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2015-06-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N19232 | Piper J-2 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2014-10-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N17854 | Piper J-2 |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 2013-02-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N17876 | Piper J-2 |
Individual owner Mississippi |
Standard | 2013-01-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N17234 | Piper J-2 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2012-01-31 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N19510 | Piper J-2 |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 2011-01-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N19213 | Piper J-2 |
Port Townsend Aero Museum Port Townsend, Washington |
Standard | 2009-09-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N16621 | Piper J-2 |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2006-08-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N20161 | Piper J-2 |
Individual owner Iowa |
Standard | 2006-04-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N16935 | Piper J-2 |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 2004-03-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N17220 | Piper J-2 |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2001-08-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N19236 | Piper J-2 |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2001-04-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4108K | Piper J-2 |
Smith Andrea M Ripon, California |
Standard | 1996-01-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N17834 | Piper J-2 |
Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum Rhinebeck, New York |
Standard | 1994-11-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N17247 | Piper J-2 |
Antique Preservation Assn Greenfield Greenfield, Iowa |
Standard | 1990-01-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N17837 | Piper J-2 |
Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 1989-04-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N20096 | Piper J-2 |
Individual owner Kansas |
Standard | 1988-03-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N17872 | Piper J-2 |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 1973-02-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N17579 | Piper J-2 |
Individual owner Idaho |
Standard | 1970-07-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N17287 | Piper J-2 |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 1946-04-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |