# N17579: 1936 Piper J-2 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Piper J-2](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j-2) (registry code 7100402, 2 seats) - Engine: [Lycoming 0-145B series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-145b-series) (registry code 41502) - Data sheets: [TCDS ATC 595](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%20595) (Piper Aircraft Inc.), [TCDS TC 210](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TC%20210) (Textron Lycoming AVCO Corporation) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 1079 - Year built: 1936 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard, normal - Airworthiness date: November 3, 1970 - Certificate issued: July 1, 1970 - Expires: December 31, 2027 - Mode S code: A12F2F - Registered owner: [Bell Lawrence](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BELL%20LAWRENCE) - Location: [Caldwell, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Caldwell) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 43.6455° N, 116.6607° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Caldwell, ID, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=17579 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N17579 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 Lycoming 0-145B model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 4 in force ### Matched by airframe (Piper 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 (Lycoming 0-145B series) - [AD 2012-03-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-07): Carburetor · Lycoming Engines GO-435, GO-435-C2 (O-435-17), GO-435-C2A and 389 more. Effective Mar 27, 2012 - [AD 90-04-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-04-06-R1): Propeller Governor External Oil Line · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 427 more. Effective May 28, 1991 - [AD 66-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-06-03): Connecting Rod Assemblies · Lycoming Engines GO-435-C2 (O-435-17), GO-435-C2A, GO-435-C2A2 and 317 more. Effective Jan 16, 1969 ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 99-26-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-26-19) (historical): Wing Lift Struts or Forks · Piper J-2.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 (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB LAX80DUG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DUG10), Dec 1, 1979: Piper J-2 (N17579), El Monte, CA, substantial damage ## 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. - [Accident 19791201035369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791201035369A), Dec 1, 1979: Piper J2PIPER (N17579), El Monte, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot unfamiliar with aircraft. Lost control on landing. Froze on rudder. Owner pilot unable to gain control. ## 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 (Piper 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 (Lycoming 0-145B 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. Lists O-145-B1 - [STC SE03232CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03232CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit p/n TA2925-1 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc. Lists O-145-B1 ## Related - Other Piper J-2 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j-2/aircraft.md - The Lycoming 0-145B series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-145b-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.