Piper J4
15 Piper J4 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1938–1941. Most are registered in DE, GA and OH.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 15
- Years built
- 1938–1941
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 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 19950 reports on Piper J4 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1938 | 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 3 | |
| 1940 | 3 | |
| 1941 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 5 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N109N | 1939 | Cornell, IL | Jul 31, 2017 |
| N1759M | — | Clara City, MN | Jan 18, 2011 |
| N21599 | 1938 | Viola, AR | Feb 21, 2014 |
| N21845 | — | Harrington, DE | May 9, 2023 |
| N22703 | 1938 | Middletown, DE | Apr 30, 2012 |
| N22725 | 1938 | Hanover, PA | Mar 24, 2010 |
| N22778 | 1939 | Hackettstown, NJ | Dec 21, 2024 |
| N25736 | 1939 | Rhome, TX | Jul 27, 2000 |
| N26751 | — | Mesa, AZ | Apr 16, 2019 |
| N26890 | 1940 | Locust Grove, GA | Jul 21, 2001 |
| N27807 | 1940 | Loveland, OH | Jan 10, 2007 |
| N30424 | — | Tybee Island, GA | Dec 13, 2021 |
| N31193 | 1940 | Napoleon, OH | Sep 17, 2020 |
| N35880 | 1941 | Waterloo, NE | Jun 6, 2003 |
| N79H | — | Lisle, NY | Sep 7, 2023 |