N17284 - 1936 Taylor J-2 Aircraft Registration

BIRD

1936 TAYLOR J-2

Aircraft Description

N17284 is a 1936 Taylor J-2, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ficklin Robert L in Fairbury, IL. The registration certificate was issued on May 17, 1973. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N17284 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A12428 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N17284 was last updated on January 22, 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 N17284. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 17, 1973

Registered Owner

Name
FICKLIN ROBERT L
Address
PO BOX 205
City
FAIRBURY
State / Zip Code
Illinois61739-0205
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
50222050
Mode S Code (Hex)
A12428

Additional Details

Registration
N17284
Serial Number
951
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00122350

Data Source

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

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