N19285 - 1937 Piper J-2 Aircraft Registration

J2

1937 PIPER J-2

Aircraft Description

N19285 is a 1937 Piper J-2, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wright Thomas L in Clyde, OH. The registration certificate was issued on November 6, 2018. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A40 SERIES engine producing 40 horsepower, N19285 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A17327 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N19285 was last updated on June 23, 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 N19285. 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
1937
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
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 6, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
WRIGHT THOMAS L
Address
6019 COUNTY ROAD 237
City
CLYDE
State / Zip Code
Ohio43410-9741
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)
50271447
Mode S Code (Hex)
A17327

Additional Details

Registration
N19285
Serial Number
1685
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00122910

Last Known Position

Date
March 19, 2025 (UTC 20:43:32)
Airport
Latitude
29.9592
Longitude
-81.339798

Data Source

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

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