N17220 - 1936 Piper J-2 Aircraft Registration

J2

1936 PIPER J-2

Aircraft Description

N17220 is a 1936 Piper J-2, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mcneill Daniel A in Placerville, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 3, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on August 29, 2001. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A40 SERIES engine producing 40 horsepower, N17220 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A12352 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N17220 was last updated on April 14, 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 N17220. 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
June 3, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 29, 2001

Registered Owner

Name
MCNEILL DANIEL A
Address
989 COLD SPRINGS RD
City
PLACERVILLE
State / Zip Code
California95667-9447
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)
50221522
Mode S Code (Hex)
A12352

Additional Details

Registration
N17220
Serial Number
886
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00432330

Data Source

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

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