N49889 - Piper J5A Aircraft Registration

J5

PIPER J5A

Aircraft Description

N49889 is a Piper J5A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hoover Michael B in Ridgeland, WI. The registration certificate was issued on March 10, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. The aircraft is configured with 3 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A63162 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N49889 was last updated on March 10, 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 N49889. 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
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
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 10, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
HOOVER MICHAEL B
Address
N13699 320TH ST
City
RIDGELAND
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin54763-9535
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51430542
Mode S Code (Hex)
A63162

Additional Details

Registration
N49889
Serial Number
5-1067
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00620785

Data Source

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

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