N17540 - 1936 Piper J-2 Aircraft Registration

J2

1936 PIPER J-2

Aircraft Description

N17540 is a 1936 Piper J-2, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sweeney Lori in Murray, KY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 15, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on June 5, 2025. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N17540 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A12EBD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N17540 was last updated on June 5, 2025. 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 N17540. 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
May 15, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 5, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
SWEENEY LORI
Address
2384 US HIGHWAY 641 S
City
MURRAY
State / Zip Code
Kentucky42071-7167
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C65 SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50227275
Mode S Code (Hex)
A12EBD

Additional Details

Registration
N17540
Serial Number
1040
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2032
Last Action Date
June 5, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00102400

Data Source

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

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