N20150 - 1938 Piper J-2 Aircraft Registration

J2

1938 PIPER J-2

Aircraft Description

N20150 is a 1938 Piper J-2, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sweeney Andrew H in Murray, KY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 8, 1996. The registration certificate was issued on May 12, 2016. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor A40 SERIES engine producing 40 horsepower, N20150 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A198DA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N20150 was last updated on August 4, 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 N20150. 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
1938
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
January 8, 1996
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 12, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
SWEENEY ANDREW H
Address
1401 S 12TH ST
City
MURRAY
State / Zip Code
Kentucky42071-8701
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)
50314332
Mode S Code (Hex)
A198DA

Additional Details

Registration
N20150
Serial Number
1950
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
August 4, 2023
Unique ID
00390992

Data Source

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

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