N15971 - Piper J-2 Aircraft Registration

J2

PIPER J-2

Aircraft Description

N15971 is a Piper J-2, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sanford Mark in Ithaca, NY. The registration certificate was issued on September 2, 2015. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0EF05 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N15971 was last updated on June 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 N15971. 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
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
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 2, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
SANFORD MARK
Address
65 TURKEY HILL RD
City
ITHACA
State / Zip Code
New York14850-2936
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
50167405
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0EF05

Additional Details

Registration
N15971
Serial Number
515
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00214151

Data Source

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

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