N37961 - 1941 Piper J5A Aircraft Registration

J5

1941 PIPER J5A

Aircraft Description

N37961 is a 1941 Piper J5A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gerwig Joseph L in Sutton, AK. The registration certificate was issued on September 25, 2019. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N37961 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4587E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N37961 was last updated on April 7, 2026. 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 48,277 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 N37961. 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
1941
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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 25, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
GERWIG JOSEPH L
Address
65920 S VICTORY RD
City
SUTTON
State / Zip Code
Alaska99674-8223
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-235 SERIES
Horsepower
115 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51054176
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4587E

Additional Details

Registration
N37961
Serial Number
5-832
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
April 7, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00350184

Data Source

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

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