N16769 - 1936 Piper J-2 Aircraft Registration

J2

1936 PIPER J-2

Aircraft Description

N16769 is a 1936 Piper J-2, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Castle Air LLC in Livermore, CA. The registration certificate was issued on June 21, 2021. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A40 SERIES engine producing 40 horsepower, N16769 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A10EFB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N16769 was last updated on September 11, 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 N16769. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 21, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
CASTLE AIR LLC
Address
2300 1ST ST STE 336D
City
LIVERMORE
State / Zip Code
California94550-3137
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)
50207373
Mode S Code (Hex)
A10EFB

Additional Details

Registration
N16769
Serial Number
771
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
September 11, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00294651

Data Source

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

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