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Piper J4

15 Piper J4 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1938–1941. Most are registered in DE, GA and OH.

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Registered today
15
Years built
1938–1941
Seats
2
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Piper J4 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
1
Destroyed
0
Substantial damage
1
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Piper J4 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Piper J4 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Aug 19, 2001Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Mosheim, TNN27848

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

0 reports on Piper J4 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19383
19393
19403
19411
Unknown5

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
DE2
GA2
OH2
AR1
AZ1
IL1
MN1
NE1
NJ1
NY1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Piper J4 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 1 NTSB event since 1982 involve Piper J4 airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Piper J4 aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Fixed wing single engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruising speed
75 mph

J4 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N109N1939Cornell, ILJul 31, 2017
N1759M—Clara City, MNJan 18, 2011
N215991938Viola, ARFeb 21, 2014
N21845—Harrington, DEMay 9, 2023
N227031938Middletown, DEApr 30, 2012
N227251938Hanover, PAMar 24, 2010
N227781939Hackettstown, NJDec 21, 2024
N257361939Rhome, TXJul 27, 2000
N26751—Mesa, AZApr 16, 2019
N268901940Locust Grove, GAJul 21, 2001
N278071940Loveland, OHJan 10, 2007
N30424—Tybee Island, GADec 13, 2021
N311931940Napoleon, OHSep 17, 2020
N358801941Waterloo, NEJun 6, 2003
N79H—Lisle, NYSep 7, 2023

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