N32899 - 1949 Piper J5A Aircraft Registration

J5

1949 PIPER J5A

Aircraft Description

N32899 is a 1949 Piper J5A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Carter James W in Pflugerville, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 13, 1949. The registration certificate was issued on March 20, 2013. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N32899 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A38FBD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N32899 was last updated on July 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Piper J-5 Cub Cruiser was America's first successful three-seat general aviation aircraft, marking Piper's crucial transition from flight training into the cross-country passenger market. First flown in 1940, it was a high-wing, fabric-covered monoplane that seated three occupants with engines ranging from 75 to 100 horsepower. Stretching nearly 23 feet in length with a 35-foot wingspan, approximately 1,400 J-5s were manufactured by Piper Aircraft Corporation at their Lock Haven, Pennsylvania facility. AviatorDB tracks 48,285 Piper aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is J5.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N32899. 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
1949
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
J5A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
J5J-5 Cub Cruiser
Cruise Speed
77 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 13, 1949
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 20, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
CARTER JAMES W
Address
1102 WILLOWWICK CIR
City
PFLUGERVILLE
State / Zip Code
Texas78660-2326
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
50707675
Mode S Code (Hex)
A38FBD

Additional Details

Registration
N32899
Serial Number
5408
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00762033

Data Source

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

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