Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
PIPER J-2
Fixed Wing Single Engine · CONT MOTOR A40 SERIES
Registered
48
Year Range
1936–1957
NTSB Events
10
Airworthiness Directives
22
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered PIPER J-2 aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- CA 18.8% 9
- IL 8.3% 4
- WA 8.3% 4
- PA 6.3% 3
- KY 6.3% 3
- OH 6.3% 3
- NY 4.2% 2
- IA 4.2% 2
- MI 4.2% 2
- KS 4.2% 2
+13 more states
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1930s 70.8% 34
- 1940s 2.1% 1
- 1950s 2.1% 1
- Unknown 25.0% 12
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving PIPER J-2 aircraft
10 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 10.
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Dec 13, 2006
N16651Williamson, Georgia Serious
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 8, 1993
N17837WARRENSBURG, Missouri
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 5, 1990
N19236CONCRETE, Washington
NTSB Docket → -
Mar 30, 1990
N19599VIEQUES, Puerto Rico
NTSB Docket → -
Dec 1, 1979
N17579EL MONTE, California
NTSB Docket → -
May 20, 1977
N19518TRAVIS AFB, California
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 5, 1973
N17854STREAMWOOD, Illinois Serious
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 25, 1972
N19511PASADENA, Maryland Minor
NTSB Docket → -
May 25, 1969
N19518WELLINGTON, Ohio
NTSB Docket → -
Sep 12, 1964
N17540MT WASH, Washington Minor
NTSB Docket →
02b / NASA ASRS Reports
Near-miss reports involving PIPER J-2
NASA's voluntary, confidential reporting system surfaces what almost went wrong. 5 de-identified ASRS reports reference this airframe. Pilot-written narrative. ASRS reports are voluntary and not investigated — they represent the reporter's perspective and cannot infer prevalence.
- ACN 1961141 Commuter and GA Icing Incidents
A Center Controller reported an aircraft encountering icing descended below the Minimum Vectoring Altitude.
Piper Single Undifferentiated or Other Model
- ACN 2047700 General Aviation Flight Training Reports
A Flight Instructor reported a NMAC after turning to a heading assigned by the Tower.
Piper Aircraft Corp Undifferentiated or Other Model
- ACN 2271661 Non-Tower Airport Incidents
C172SP Flight Instructor reported taking evasive action to avoid traffic pattern traffic resulted in a NMAC event.
Skyhawk 172/Cutlass 172
- ACN 2054966 Runway Incursions
Piper pilot reported a critical ground conflict by violating the clearance to hold short of the runway with an aircraft on short final. The Tower issued the landing aircraft a go around clearance to a
Piper Aircraft Corp Undifferentiated or Other Model
- ACN 2022593 Runway Incursions
Pilot crossing a runway at a non-towered airport reported a near collision with another aircraft taking off on the same runway.
Aero Commander 695
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to PIPER J-2
22 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 22.
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Jul 27, 2022
Airworthiness Directives; Various Airplanes, Helicopters, and Engines
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for turbocharged, reciprocating engine-powered airplanes and helicopters and turbocharged, reciprocating engines with a certain v- band coupling installed. This proposed AD was prompted by multiple failures of spot-welded, multi-segment v-band couplings at t…
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Aug 17, 2020
Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.
The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that published in the Federal Register. The AD applies to certain Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display, EFD1000 Multi-Function Display, and EFD1000 Primary Flight Display systems installed on various airplanes. As pu…
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Jul 31, 2020
Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display, EFD1000 Multi-Function Display, and EFD1000 Primary Flight Display systems installed on various airplanes. This AD imposes operating restrictions on these display sy…
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Nov 8, 2017
Airworthiness Directives; Textron Aviation Inc. Airplanes
We are revising an earlier proposal for all Textron Aviation Inc. Models A36TC and B36TC airplanes. This action revises the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) by adding all Textron Aviation Inc. Models S35, V35, V35A, and V35B airplanes that have the optional turbocharger engine installed to the applicability and ad…
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Sep 19, 2017
Airworthiness Directives; Ameri-King Corporation Emergency Locator Transmitters
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Ameri-King Corporation emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) as installed on various aircraft. This AD was prompted by multiple reports of ELT failure and a report of noncompliance to quality standards and manufacturer processes related to Ameri-King Corpo…
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Jul 11, 2017
Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 95-26-13 for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151, PA-28-161, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28-181, PA-28-235, PA-28-236, PA- 28R-180, PA-28R-200, PA-28R-201, PA-28S-160, PA-28S-180, PA-32-260, PA- 32-300, PA-32-301, PA-32-301T, PA-32R-300, PA-3…
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Jun 6, 2016
Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that published in the Federal Register. That AD applies to certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-31-350 airplanes. The wing locations of engine TIO-540-J2B and LTIO-540-J2B in table 1 of the Applicability, paragraph (c), section are incorrect. This document correct…
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Jun 3, 2016
Airworthiness Directives; Ameri-King Corporation Emergency Locator Transmitters
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Ameri-King Corporation emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) as installed on various aircraft. This proposed AD was prompted by multiple reports of ELT failure. This proposed AD was also prompted by a report of noncompliance to quality standards and ma…
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May 2, 2016
Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-31-350 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of an engine fire caused by a leak in the fuel pump inlet hose. This AD requires inspecting the fuel hose assembly and the turbocharger support assembly for proper clearance b…
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Jan 26, 2016
Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-31-350 airplanes. The NPRM proposed to require inspecting the fuel hose assembly and the turbocharger support assembly for proper clearance between them, inspecting each assembly for any sign of damage, and makin…
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Mar 23, 2015
Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Models PA-23-250, PA-24-250, PA-24-260, PA-24-400, PA-30, PA-31, PA-31-300, PA-31P, PA-39, and PA-E23-250 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by an accident caused by fuel starvation where the shape of the wing fuel tanks and…
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Jun 3, 2014
Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model PA-31-350 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of an engine fire caused by a leak in the fuel pump inlet hose. This proposed AD would require inspecting the fuel hose assembly and the turbocharger support asse…
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Dec 16, 2013
Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
We are revising Airworthiness Directive (AD) 99-26-19 that applies to certain The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model J-2 airplanes equipped with wing lift struts. AD 99-26-19 required repetitively inspecting the wing lift struts for dents and corrosion; repetitively inspecting the wing lift strut forks for cracks; replaci…
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Dec 10, 2013
Airworthiness Directives; Various Aircraft Equipped with Wing Lift Struts
We are revising Airworthiness Directive (AD) 99-01-05 for certain aircraft equipped with wing lift struts. AD 99-01-05 required repetitively inspecting the wing lift struts for corrosion; repetitively inspecting the wing lift strut forks for cracks; replacing any corroded wing lift strut; replacing any cracked wing li…
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Aug 13, 2013
Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
We propose to revise airworthiness directive (AD) 99-26-19 that applies to certain The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. Model J-2 airplanes equipped with wing lift struts. AD 99-26-19 currently requires repetitively inspecting the wing lift struts for dents and corrosion; repetitively inspecting the wing lift strut forks for…
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Jan 16, 2013
Airworthiness Directives; Various Aircraft Equipped With Wing Lift Struts
We propose to revise an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain aircraft equipped with wing lift struts. The existing AD currently requires repetitively inspecting the wing lift struts for corrosion; repetitively inspecting the wing lift strut forks for cracks; replacing any corroded wing lift st…
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Jun 7, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Models SVS I and SVS IA Standby Vacuum Systems
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. (Precise Flight) Models SVS I and SVS IA standby vacuum systems (SVS) installed under certain supplemental type certificates or through field approval. This AD requires you to replace the airplane flight manual suppl…
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Mar 4, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Models SVS I and SVS IA Standby Vacuum Systems
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. (Precise Flight) Models SVS I and SVS IA standby vacuum systems (SVS) installed under certain supplemental type certificates or through field approval. This proposed AD would require you to replace the air…
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Dec 28, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. J-2 Series Airplanes That Are Equipped With Wing Lift Struts
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) J-2 series airplanes equipped with wing lift struts. This AD requires repetitively inspecting the wing lift struts for dents and corrosion and the wing lift strut forks for cracks; replacing any strut…
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Nov 30, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III Standby Vacuum Systems
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all aircraft equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III standby vacuum systems installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificate (STC) or through field approval. This AD requires incorporating revised operating limit…
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Jul 12, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. J-2 Series Airplanes That are Equipped With Wing Lift Struts
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) J-2 series airplanes equipped with wing lift struts. The proposed AD would require repetitively inspecting the wing lift struts for dents and corrosion and the wing lift strut forks for c…
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Jul 7, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III Standby Vacuum Systems
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to all U.S. owners and operators of aircraft equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III standby vacuum systems installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificate (STC) or through field approval. The propose…
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for PIPER J-2
The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.
- ATC 595 Current Rev 0 ·
Piper Aircraft Inc.
Models: J-2
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for PIPER J-2
44 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.
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08/21/2024
STC SA01757WI
To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
Swift Fuels LLC
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05/17/2024
STC SA4503NM (PAGE 1)
Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering
Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc.
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09/09/2022
STC SA1008WE
Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material.
Poly-Fiber Inc
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09/09/2022
STC SA4503NM (PAGE 1)
Install Ceconite covering material.
Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc
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09/01/2022
STC SA01967WI (2 OF3)
Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas
General Aviation Modifications Inc.
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07/27/2022
STC SA01757WI
To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
Swift Fuels LLC
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05/18/2022
STC SA04776NY (2 OF2)
The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained
HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc.
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03/18/2022
STC SA02214AK
Installation of Alpha Omega Suspension System in place of original bungees or bungees and hydasorbs.
Burl's Aircraft Rebuild LLC
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07/27/2020
STC SA01831WI
To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
Petersen Aviation Inc
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02/11/2019
STC SA01831WI
To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
ADI LLC
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01/24/2017
STC SA01831WI
To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
Petersen Aviation Inc
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10/14/2016
STC SA01734SE (PG 3)
Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts.
Andrew D. Humphrey
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08/27/2016
STC SA01240SE (4 OF 5)
Installation of secondary voltage indication system
Visual Instruments LLC
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06/28/2016
STC SA00780SE (PAGE 1)
Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System
True Lock LLC
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05/20/2016
STC SA01757WI
To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
Swift Fuels LLC
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03/09/2016
STC SA01757WI
To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
Petersen Aviation Inc
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10/28/2015
STC SA01757WI
To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
Petersen Aviation Inc
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08/26/2015
STC SA00780SE (PAGE 1)
Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System in accordance with AML No. SA00780SE, dated February 1, 2001, or later FAA approved revision.
True Lock LLC
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06/10/2015
STC SA01734SE (PG 3)
Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts.
Stewart Thomas D. and Stewart Dan R.
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06/04/2015
STC SA00478CH
Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.
Aviation Products Systems Inc.
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04/03/2015
STC SA01757WI
To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
Petersen Aviation Inc
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04/25/2014
STC SA02295SE
Installation of an alternate method of fastening aluminum wing ribs to wood spars
Rainbow Flying Service LLC
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10/10/2012
STC SA02825NY Page 1
Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments
Aerospace Logic Inc.
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10/10/2012
STC SA02825NY Page 2
Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments
Aerospace Logic Inc.
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05/10/2012
STC SA00478CH
Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.
Aviation Products Systems Inc.
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09/14/2011
STC SA00478CH (PAGE 3)
Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.
Aviation Products Systems Inc.
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03/23/2011
STC SA01734SE (PG 3)
Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts.
Stewart Thomas D. and Stewart Dan R.
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02/25/2011
STC SA4503NM (Page 1)
Install Ceconite covering material.
Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc
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05/11/2010
STC SA00780SE (PAGE 1)
Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System in accordance with AML No. SA00780SE, dated February 1, 2001, or later FAA approved revision.
True Lock LLC
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06/26/2009
STC SA01734SE (PG 3)
Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts.
Stewart Thomas D. and Stewart Dan R.
+ 14 more STCs on file
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for PIPER J-2
Advisory Circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 48 registered N-numbers
Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
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| N13RN | CO | 1936 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N15965 | AZ | 1936 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N15971 | NY | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N16314 | AR | 1936 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N16621 | PA | 1936 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N16651 | PA | 1936 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N16769 | CA | 1936 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N16935 | IL | 1936 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N16971 | MD | 1936 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N17220 | CA | 1936 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N17234 | CA | 1936 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N17247 | IA | 1937 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N17283 | IN | 1937 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N17287 | MI | 1937 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N17540 | KY | 1936 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N17542 | CA | 1936 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N17549 | CA | 1936 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N17554 | KS | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N17569 | WA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N17579 | ID | 1936 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N17834 | NY | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N17837 | MO | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N17847 | PA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N17854 | IL | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N17872 | IL | 1937 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N17876 | MS | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N17910 | FL | 1937 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N19202 | MI | 1937 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N19213 | WA | 1947 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N19232 | CA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N19236 | WA | 1937 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N19263 | KY | 1937 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N19285 | OH | 1937 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N19502 | FL | 1937 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N19510 | IL | 1937 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N19511 | MN | 1937 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N19518 | CA | 1937 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N19599 | WA | 1937 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N20037 | OH | 1937 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N20078 | AK | 1957 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N20084 | OH | 1939 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N20096 | KS | 1937 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N20101 | ME | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N20150 | KY | 1938 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N20161 | IA | 1938 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N37AZ | TX | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3WY | CA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N4108K | CA | 1936 | · | Look up ↗ |
Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)
05 / Sources & Methodology
Every count traces back to a primary US-government source
- FAA Aircraft Registry →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- NTSB CAROL →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →