N16745 - 1936 Taylor J-2 Aircraft Registration

BIRD

1936 TAYLOR J-2

Aircraft Description

N16745 is a 1936 Taylor J-2, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Machamer John K in Gettysburg, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 20, 2015. The registration certificate was issued on June 5, 2019. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A-40-3 engine producing 37 horsepower, N16745 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A10EB1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N16745 was last updated on August 11, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Taylorcraft Aviation, originally based in Alliance, Ohio, has produced simple, affordable light aircraft since 1936. The Taylorcraft BC-12D and F-19 are classic designs popular with sport pilots and vintage aircraft enthusiasts. AviatorDB tracks 44 Taylor aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the J-2 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N16745. 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
TAYLOR
Model
J-2
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
BIRDTA-2 Bird
Cruise Speed
59 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 20, 2015
Classification
Standard Other Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 5, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
MACHAMER JOHN K
Address
160 COLD SPRINGS RD
City
GETTYSBURG
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania17325-7334
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A-40-3
Horsepower
37 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50207261
Mode S Code (Hex)
A10EB1

Additional Details

Registration
N16745
Serial Number
747
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2029
Last Action Date
August 11, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00212210

Data Source

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

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