N17847 - Piper J-2 Aircraft Registration

J2

PIPER J-2

Aircraft Description

N17847 is a Piper J-2, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Flying M Services INC in Germansville, PA. The registration certificate was issued on February 15, 2017. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A40 SERIES engine producing 40 horsepower, N17847 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A139E9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N17847 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.

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 N17847. 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
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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 15, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
FLYING M SERVICES INC
Address
PO BOX 65
City
GERMANSVILLE
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania18053-0065
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)
50234751
Mode S Code (Hex)
A139E9

Additional Details

Registration
N17847
Serial Number
1282
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00682470

Data Source

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

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