N17542 - 1936 Piper J-2 Aircraft Registration

J2

1936 PIPER J-2

Aircraft Description

N17542 is a 1936 Piper J-2, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Griffin Lauriane Trustee in Red Bluff, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 31, 2015. The registration certificate was issued on November 16, 2016. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A40-4 engine producing 40 horsepower, N17542 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A12EBF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N17542 was last updated on September 15, 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 N17542. 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
March 31, 2015
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 16, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
GRIFFIN LAURIANE TRUSTEE
Address
14580 MOLLUC DR
City
RED BLUFF
State / Zip Code
California96080-9527
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A40-4
Horsepower
40 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50227277
Mode S Code (Hex)
A12EBF

Additional Details

Registration
N17542
Serial Number
1042
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
September 15, 2023
Unique ID
00092400

Data Source

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

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