# N17253: 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 A40 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a40-series) (registry code 17001) - Data sheets: [TCDS ATC 595](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%20595) (Piper Aircraft Inc.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 919 - Year built: 1936 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard - Airworthiness date: April 10, 1962 - Certificate issued: November 9, 2024 - Expires: November 30, 2031 - Mode S code: A123BE - Registered owner: [Command Aire LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COMMAND%20AIRE%20LLC) - Location: [Sitka, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Sitka) - Owner type: LLC - Owner's area on the map: 56.9603° N, 135.0373° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 99835, within about 29 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=17253 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17253 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. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Continental A40 model are included. ## 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 A40 series) 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 ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 99-26-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-26-19) (historical): Wing Lift Struts or Forks · Piper J-2.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 N17253. ## FAA accident and incident reports (1) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 20140608008719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140608008719I), Jun 8, 2014: Taylor J-2 (N17253), Rush City, MN, Minor damage. During the landing rollout, the pilot reported that the aircraft veered to the right. He was unable to stop the aircraft as it does not have brakes. The… ## 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) (22) 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 A40 series) - [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 - [STC SE01943CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01943CH): Add the following approved fuels: unleaded automotive gasoline 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4814 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc. Lists A-40-5 ## Earlier aircraft with N17253 The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N17253 before. - [Cancelled 2006-11-13](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N17253-2006-11-13): Cessna 150L, S/N 15073689, built 1972. Exported to Philippines. Owner: [Mcdaniel Glenn V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCDANIEL%20GLENN%20V), [Chatom, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Chatom) ## Related - Other Taylor J-2 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/taylor-j-2/aircraft.md - The Continental A40 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-a40-series.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.