N17579 - 1936 Piper J-2 Aircraft Registration

J2

1936 PIPER J-2

Aircraft Description

N17579 is a 1936 Piper J-2, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bell Lawrence in Caldwell, ID. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 3, 1970. The registration certificate was issued on July 1, 1970. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-145B SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N17579 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A12F2F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N17579 was last updated on April 7, 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 N17579. 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
November 3, 1970
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 1, 1970

Registered Owner

Name
BELL LAWRENCE
Address
PO BOX 394
City
CALDWELL
State / Zip Code
Idaho83606-0394
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-145B SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50227457
Mode S Code (Hex)
A12F2F

Additional Details

Registration
N17579
Serial Number
1079
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00592410

Data Source

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

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