Piper J4E
45 Piper J4E aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1941–1955. Most are registered in CO, TX and CA.
- Registered today
- 45
- Years built
- 1941–1955
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Piper J4E 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.
Watch new ADs for the Piper J4E
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 5
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 5
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Piper J4E airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Piper J4E aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- May 16, 2005Substantial damage · none injuries · Akron, ALN35920
- May 18, 2004Substantial damage · none injuries · Bigfork, MTN37982
- Dec 15, 1991Substantial damage · serious injuries · Timmonsville, SCN38153
- Jan 1, 1984Substantial damage · none injuries · White Bear Lake, MNN37996
- Oct 12, 1983Substantial damage · none injuries · Troy, MIN35695
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Piper J4E airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1941 | 35 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 9 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Piper J4E airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 5 NTSB events since 1982 involve Piper J4E 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
J4E aircraft
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N35428 | 1941 | Wasilla, AK | Apr 23, 2025 |
| N35598 | — | Big Spring, TX | Jun 29, 2018 |
| N35695 | 1941 | Rincon, GA | Oct 27, 2022 |
| N35698 | — | Gwinner, ND | Jul 10, 2017 |
| N35729 | 1941 | Belle Fourche, SD | Nov 5, 2012 |
| N35814 | — | Rye, CO | Aug 25, 2015 |
| N35886 | 1941 | Big Cabin, OK | Apr 12, 2021 |
| N35887 | 1941 | Westmoreland, TN | Jan 6, 2020 |
| N35897 | — | Castroville, TX | Sep 2, 2020 |
| N35901 | 1941 | Windsor, PA | Apr 22, 2003 |
| N35903 | 1941 | Big Cabin, OK | Apr 12, 2021 |
| N35906 | — | Dallas, TX | Aug 13, 2007 |
| N35908 | 1941 | San Antonio, TX | Oct 13, 2015 |
| N35916 | 1955 | Evansville, IN | Nov 20, 2000 |
| N35920 | 1941 | Akron, AL | Apr 14, 2003 |
| N35979 | 1941 | Sublimity, OR | May 16, 2024 |
| N35984 | 1941 | Wasilla, AK | Jul 30, 2018 |
| N35985 | — | Rye, CO | Aug 25, 2015 |
| N35986 | 1941 | Watson, MO | Dec 10, 1996 |
| N35988 | 1941 | Catawba, NC | Apr 8, 2019 |
| N35991 | 1941 | Rye, CO | Aug 25, 2015 |
| N35992 | 1941 | Bozeman, MT | Sep 27, 2010 |
| N35999 | 1941 | Brooklyn, MI | Aug 9, 2010 |
| N37974 | 1941 | Wray, CO | Jan 30, 2020 |
| N37982 | 1941 | Erie, CO | Mar 29, 2005 |