N20161 - 1938 Piper J-2 Aircraft Registration

J2

1938 PIPER J-2

Aircraft Description

N20161 is a 1938 Piper J-2, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gaskill Leslie David in Ottumwa, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 12, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on April 21, 2006. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A40 SERIES engine producing 40 horsepower, N20161 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A198FE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N20161 was last updated on October 20, 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 N20161. 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
August 12, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 21, 2006

Registered Owner

Name
GASKILL LESLIE DAVID
Address
906 E WILLIAMS ST
City
OTTUMWA
State / Zip Code
Iowa52501-5112
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)
50314376
Mode S Code (Hex)
A198FE

Additional Details

Registration
N20161
Serial Number
1961
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
October 20, 2023
Unique ID
00080992

Data Source

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

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