Piper L-4J
13 Piper L-4J aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1943–1962. Most are registered in DE, AK and AR.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 13
- Years built
- 1943–1962
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Piper L-4J 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
- 2
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 2
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Piper L-4J airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Piper L-4J aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Piper L-4J airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1943 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 5 | |
| 1962 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 6 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Piper L-4J airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 2 NTSB events since 1982 involve Piper L-4J 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
- 67 mph
L-4J aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N10511 | — | Tillar, AR | Jan 19, 2017 |
| N14FK | — | Lone Jack, MO | Jan 9, 2007 |
| N3989B | 1945 | Lewes, DE | Dec 29, 2020 |
| N4967V | 1945 | Owasso, OK | Aug 6, 2019 |
| N511BL | — | Locust Grove, GA | Feb 3, 2025 |
| N5580 | 1945 | Layton, UT | Dec 3, 1979 |
| N5795N | — | Mount Sterling, IL | Sep 9, 2020 |
| N66332 | — | Canyon, TX | Jan 21, 2014 |
| N68925 | — | Battle Mountain, NV | Mar 8, 2023 |
| N75767 | 1945 | Wasilla, AK | Feb 23, 2012 |
| N7809C | 1962 | Winnett, MT | Oct 28, 2014 |
| N87117 | 1943 | Bellingham, WA | May 23, 2017 |
| N94576 | 1945 | Wilmington, DE | Apr 10, 2015 |