Piper J-2

Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 7100402

Manufacturer (registry)
PIPER
Model
J-2
Registry code
7100402
Registered
48 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
59 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSATC 595
Holder
Piper Aircraft Inc.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 150

1926Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 150 aircraft
19261
193666
193762
19384
19392
19401
19431
19451
19461
19471
19481
19571
19583
19611
19701
19731
19751
19931

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 1

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1993In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 3 ADs
19931
20001
20141
Superseded and historical ADs · 2
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7100402'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7100402'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 48

See all 48 registered aircraft
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7100402')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 14

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

NTSB ATL07CA027Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J-2 · Williamson, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel exhaustion a subsequent total loss of engine power.Dec 13, 2006 · N16651 · Substantial damageNTSB BFO94LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft J-2 · Pittstown, NJThe pilot failed to maintain a proper glidepath. A factor in the accident was the presence of sunglare.Nov 22, 1993 · N19565 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA319Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-2 · Warrensburg, MOthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation. A factor in the accident was the downdraft near the end of the runway.Aug 8, 1993 · N17837 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA90LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-2 · Concrete, WAThe pilot's improper planning/decisions and failure to maintain clearance from the trees.Jul 5, 1990 · N19236 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-2 · Santa Ynez, CAFailure of the pilot to adequately secure the aircraft before hand propping the engine.Oct 7, 1989 · N6677C · Substantial damageNTSB FTW80DPD35Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper J-2 · Bangs, TXJun 21, 1980 · N16669 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX80DUG10Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J-2 · El Monte, CADec 1, 1979 · N17579 · Substantial damageNTSB OAK77DVG34Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J2 · Travis Afb, CAMay 20, 1977 · N19518 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI74AEE05Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper J-2 · Streamwood, ILAug 5, 1973 · N17854 · DestroyedNTSB NYC73FIG09Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J-2 · Pasadena, MDJul 25, 1972 · N19511 · DestroyedNTSB CHI70D0137Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper J-2 · Wellington, OHMay 25, 1969 · N19518 · Substantial damageNTSB OAK68F0178Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper J-2 · Winters, CAJun 18, 1967 · N20112 · DestroyedNTSB LAX66F0082Accident · Serious injuriesClosedPiper J-2 · Huntington Bc, CAAug 15, 1965 · N15981 · DestroyedNTSB UNK64X3940Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper J2 · Mt Wash, WASep 12, 1964 · N17540 · Substantial damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('7100402')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 11

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20061213029679AAerors J2 · Williamson, GA(-23) Inspector statement: I was contacted by my supervisor/faa communications center on December 13, 2006, and was assigned to an accident that had occurred in the vicinity of Williamson, Georgia, where a Piper J-2 airplane had crashed while attempting to…Dec 13, 2006 · N16651 · DestroyedAccident 19931122046459APiper J2PIPER · Pittstown, NJStruck a tree 100 feet short and offside of runway turning final to land. Blinded by sun through prop blades.Nov 22, 1993 · N19565 · Substantial damageAccident 19930808028459APiper J2PIPER · Warrensburg, MOTried to depart in excessive crosswind. Lost control in downdraft turbulence in lee of trees. Crashed off runway.Aug 8, 1993 · N17837 · Substantial damageAccident 19900705029239APiper J2PIPER · Concrete, WASink developed on climbout over trees. Stalled into trees. Blamed low powered engine.Jul 5, 1990 · N19236 · Substantial damageIncident 19900121000769IPiper J2PIPER · Brownwood, TXEngine running rough. Forced landing on golf course. Suspect carburator icing.Jan 21, 1990 · N16669 · Minor damageAccident 19891007039409APiper J2PIPER · Santa Ynez, CACocked wheels to prop engine. Throttle full open. Started, dumped chocks, became airborne briefly and crashed.Oct 7, 1989 · N6677C · Substantial damageAccident 19800621021629APiper J2PIPER · Bangs, TXEngine quit on climb-out from takeoff. Stalled airplane on emergency landing. Found mag wire had grounded.Jun 21, 1980 · N16669 · Substantial damageAccident 19800527018509APiper J2PIPER · Scottsdale, AZDuring downwind landing a wind gust lifted one wing,lower wing hit ground,caused pilot to lose control of airplane.May 27, 1980 · N16314 · Substantial damageAccident 19791201035369APiper J2PIPER · El Monte, CAPilot unfamiliar with aircraft. Lost control on landing. Froze on rudder. Owner pilot unable to gain control.Dec 1, 1979 · N17579 · Substantial damageAccident 19770520013769APiper J2PIPER · Travis Afb, CALack of adequate coordination between ground and local controllers.May 20, 1977 · N19518 · Substantial damageAccident 19730805026069APiper J2PIPER · Streamwood, ILTook off from farm fld.Aug 5, 1973 · N17854 · Destroyed
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7100402')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 3

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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'J2'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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STCs that may be installed · 19

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

See all 19 STCs
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  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7100402')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"

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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'J2' AND m.code NOT IN ('7100402')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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