N15965 - 1936 Piper J-2 Aircraft Registration

J2

1936 PIPER J-2

Aircraft Description

N15965 is a 1936 Piper J-2, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Maxson Lee V in Mesa, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 8, 1992. The registration certificate was issued on August 1, 2017. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A40 SERIES engine producing 40 horsepower, N15965 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0EEE6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N15965 was last updated on March 10, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Piper J-2 Cub was the pioneering light aircraft that established the foundation for America's private aviation industry and created the legendary Cub family lineage. First flown in early 1936, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane with tandem seating for two occupants. Powered by a 40-horsepower Continental A-40 engine, the J-2 achieved a top speed of 85 mph and featured fabric-covered wooden wings mounted on a tubular steel fuselage. Originally designed by C.G. Taylor and manufactured by Taylor Aircraft Company before transitioning to Piper Aircraft Corporation. AviatorDB tracks 48,285 Piper aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is J2.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N15965. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1936
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
J-2
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
J2J-2 Cub
Cruise Speed
59 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 8, 1992
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 1, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
MAXSON LEE V
Address
7825 E MCDOWELL RD
City
MESA
State / Zip Code
Arizona85207-1224
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A40 SERIES
Horsepower
40 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50167346
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0EEE6

Additional Details

Registration
N15965
Serial Number
509
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00353881

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC