N19518 - 1937 Piper J-2 Aircraft Registration

J2

1937 PIPER J-2

Aircraft Description

N19518 is a 1937 Piper J-2, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nichols Charles F Trustee in Baldwin Park, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 6, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on August 15, 2018. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A40 SERIES engine producing 40 horsepower, N19518 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A17D5A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N19518 was last updated on June 3, 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 N19518. 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
November 6, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 15, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
NICHOLS CHARLES F TRUSTEE
Address
13470 DALEWOOD ST
City
BALDWIN PARK
State / Zip Code
California91706-5834
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)
50276532
Mode S Code (Hex)
A17D5A

Additional Details

Registration
N19518
Serial Number
1718
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00332980

Data Source

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

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