N17253 - 1936 Taylor J-2 Aircraft Registration

BIRD

1936 TAYLOR J-2

Aircraft Description

N17253 is a 1936 Taylor J-2, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Command Aire LLC in Sitka, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 10, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on November 9, 2024. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor A40 SERIES engine producing 40 horsepower, N17253 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A123BE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N17253 was last updated on November 9, 2024. 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 N17253. 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
April 10, 1962
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 9, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
COMMAND AIRE LLC
Address
500 LINCOLN ST
City
SITKA
State / Zip Code
Alaska99835-7655
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)
50221676
Mode S Code (Hex)
A123BE

Additional Details

Registration
N17253
Serial Number
919
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2031
Last Action Date
November 9, 2024
Last Update Date
November 9, 2024
Unique ID
00540745

Data Source

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

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