# N16745: 1936 Taylor J-2 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Taylor J-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/taylor-j-2) (registry code 7100412, 2 seats) - Engine: [Continental A-40-3](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a-40-3) (registry code 17391) - Data sheets: [TCDS ATC 595](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%20595) (Piper Aircraft Inc.), [TCDS ATC 72 Teledyne](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%2072%20Teledyne) (Continental Motors Inc) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 747 - Year built: 1936 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard, other - Airworthiness date: October 20, 2015 - Certificate issued: June 5, 2019 - Expires: June 30, 2029 - Mode S code: A10EB1 - Registered owner: [Machamer John K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MACHAMER%20JOHN%20K) - Location: [Gettysburg, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Gettysburg) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 39.8263° N, 77.2276° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 17325, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=16745 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16745 From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 1 in force ### Matched by airframe (Taylor J-2) - [AD 99-26-19 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-26-19-R1): Wings · Piper J-2. Effective Jan 21, 2014 ### Matched by engine (Continental A-40-3) None in force. ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 99-26-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-26-19) (historical): Wing Lift Struts or Forks · Piper J-2. Effective Feb 14, 2000 - [AD 93-10-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-10-06) (historical): Corroded Wing Lift Struts or Cracked Forks · Piper Aircraft, Inc., The New J-2, J-3, J4 and 28 more. Effective Jul 9, 1993 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force) - [SAIB ACE-99-01](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-99-01): . Issued Oct 21, 1998 ## NTSB investigations None matched to N16745. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N16745. ## Service difficulty reports None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (21) Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do. ### Approved for the airframe (Taylor J-2) - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts. Andrew D. Humphrey - [STC SA00780SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00780SE): Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System. True Lock LLC - [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [STC SA02295SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02295SE): Installation of an alternate method of fastening aluminum wing ribs to wood spars. Rainbow Flying Service LLC - [STC SA02825NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc - [STC SA02825NY PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%202): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc - [STC SA00680SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer. Electronics International - [STC SA01944CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01944CH): Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4818 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc - [STC SA774GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA774GL): Superseded by STC SA01944CH. Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index. EAA Aviation Foundation - [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA1626NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1626NM%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series). Electronics International - [STC SA2350NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2350NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gauges. Electronics International - [STC SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International - [STC SA3862NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3862NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Primary TIT/EGT/CHT instruments, remote switches and associated accessories. Electronics International - [STC SA4-302](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-302): Installation of BN-1 propeller spinner. ACS Products Co, Inc - [STC SA2190NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2190NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of electronics International Digital Volt/Amp Gauges and Accessories. Electronics International - [STC SA582NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA582NW): Fabrication of replacement wire rope cable assemblies. University Swagging Corp - [STC SA2350NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2350NM) (historical): Installation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gauges listed on the attached continuation sheet and the associated accessories. Electronics International ### Approved for the engine (Continental A-40-3) - [STC SE04651CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04651CH): To allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SE03232CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03232CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit p/n TA2925-1 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc ## Related - Other Taylor J-2 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/taylor-j-2/aircraft.md - The Continental A-40-3 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a-40-3.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.