Pistons/PIPER/J5B/N40986

N40986 — 1941 PIPER J5B

Registry aircraft record

✦FAA Registry Record
N-NumberN40986
Serial number5-1220
ManufacturerPIPER
ModelJ5B
Year built1941
RegistrantAIR AMERICA INC
Registry statusRegistered (V)
RegistrationRegistration current · expires 30 Apr 2027
AirworthinessAirworthiness certificate on file
Last action2023-01-22
Source: FAA (United States) · updated Oct 22, 2026
One of 5 active PIPER J5Bs across the 4 registries BuyJet tracks. Registry record last updated Oct 22, 2026.
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About N40986

What aircraft is N40986?

N40986 is a 1941 PIPER J5B registered with the FAA (United States).

Is N40986 currently registered?

Yes — the FAA (United States) lists N40986 as registered (registry data updated 2026-10-22).

How many seats and engines does PIPER J5B have?

The PIPER J5B has 3 seats and 1 engine.

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