# Piper J4

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7100602
- Manufacturer (registry): PIPER
- Model: J4
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 75 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A-703](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-703) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Piper Aircraft Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 15
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j4

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2025-02-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-02-11): Rudder Structure · FS 2001 J5A (Army L-4F), J5A-80, J5B (Army L-4G) and 67 more. Effective Mar 20, 2025
- [AD 2015-08-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-08-04): Wings · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 77 more. Effective Jun 3, 2015
- [AD 2001-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-17): GNS 430 units · Cessna 172, 182, 206 and 209 more. Effective Dec 28, 2001
- [AD 85-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-06-04): Fuel Tank · FS 2001 AE-1, HE-1, J5A-80 and 60 more. Effective May 4, 1985
- [AD 78-10-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-10-03): Fuel Venting · FS 2001 AE-1, HE-1, J5A-80 and 66 more. Effective May 23, 1978
- [AD 68-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-05-01): Exhaust Mufflers · FS 2001 J5A-80, J5A (Army L-4F), J5B (Army L-4G) and 67 more. Effective Mar 31, 1968

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 99-01-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-01-05-R1) (historical): Wings · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 73 more. Effective Jan 14, 2014
- [AD 99-01-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-01-05) (historical): Wing Lift Struts or Forks · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 73 more. Effective Feb 8, 1999
- [AD 93-10-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-10-06) (historical): Corroded Wing Lift Struts or Cracked Forks · Piper Aircraft, Inc., The New J-2, J-3, J4 and 28 more. Effective Jul 9, 1993

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1)

- [SAIB ACE-99-01](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-99-01): . Issued Oct 21, 1998

## Registered aircraft (15)

- [N109N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N109N): [Biggest Edward J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BIGGEST%20EDWARD%20J), [Cornell, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Cornell), built 1939, S/N 4-716
- [N1759M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1759M): [Rud Dylan A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RUD%20DYLAN%20A), [Clara City, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Clara%20City), S/N 4887
- [N21599](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21599): [Hetge Kenneth R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HETGE%20KENNETH%20R), [Viola, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Viola), built 1938, S/N 4-400
- [N21845](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21845): [Bowers Tanner C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOWERS%20TANNER%20C), [Harrington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Harrington), S/N 4-404
- [N22703](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22703): [Daphna Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAPHNA%20INC), [Middletown, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Middletown), built 1938, S/N 4-420
- [N22725](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22725): [Gebhart Daniel T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GEBHART%20DANIEL%20T), [Hanover, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Hanover), built 1938, S/N 4426
- [N22778](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N22778): [Binns Jeffrey E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BINNS%20JEFFREY%20E), [Hackettstown, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Hackettstown), built 1939, S/N 4-459
- [N25736](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25736): [Bauer Joachim](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAUER%20JOACHIM), [Rhome, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Rhome), built 1939, S/N 4819
- [N26751](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26751): [Henderscheid Edward D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENDERSCHEID%20EDWARD%20D), [Mesa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Mesa), S/N 4892
- [N26890](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26890): [Ulmer Bryce](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ULMER%20BRYCE), [Locust Grove, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Locust%20Grove), built 1940, S/N 4944
- [N27807](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27807): [Goebel James W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GOEBEL%20JAMES%20W), [Loveland, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Loveland), built 1940, S/N 4-1023
- [N30424](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30424): [Hawkins Richard](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAWKINS%20RICHARD), [Tybee Island, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Tybee%20Island), S/N 4-1205
- [N31193](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31193): [Birkhold Craig A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BIRKHOLD%20CRAIG%20A), [Napoleon, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Napoleon), built 1940, S/N 4-1279
- [N35880](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N35880): [Carstensen Ross J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARSTENSEN%20ROSS%20J), [Waterloo, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Waterloo), built 1941, S/N 4-1415
- [N79H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N79H): [Sherman John H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHERMAN%20JOHN%20H), [Lisle, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Lisle), S/N 4-748

## STCs approved for it (82, first 50)

- [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.. Alcor LLC
- [STC SA00207AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00207AT): Installation of carbon steel brake discs that have melonite surface treatment, P/N AA-67.. Aviation Products, Inc
- [STC SA00344BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.. Aviation Products Systems Inc.
- [STC SA00680SE (5 OF 6](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE%20(5%20OF%206): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer.. Electronics International
- [STC SA00780SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00780SE): Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System. True Lock LLC
- [STC SA00932SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00932SE): Installation of the Stewart wing tip assembly. Steve Pierce
- [STC SA01015SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01015SE): Installation of eligible Alaska Bushwheel, Inc. wheels and TSO-C62d tires. ABI LLC
- [STC SA01026SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01026SE): Improved fuel gascolator assembly.. Steve's Aircraft
- [STC SA01233SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01233SE): Fabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assembly. ABI, LLC
- [STC SA01704LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01704LA): Installation of the Grove Disk Brake System. Grove Aircraft Landing Gear Systems Inc.
- [STC SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts.. Andrew D. Humphrey
- [STC SA01765SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01765SE): Installation of Alaskan Bushwheel TSO-C26d wheels, Part Number (P/N) ABI-1010. ABI, LLC
- [STC SA01944CH (2 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01944CH%20(2%20OF%202)): Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4818 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227.. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc.
- [STC SA01967WI (2 OF3)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI%20(2%20OF3)): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc.
- [STC SA02002SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02002SE): Installation of vortex generators on the above model aircraft. Micro AeroDynamics Inc
- [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line.. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA02093AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02093AK): Installation of hourmeter airspeed switch.. Avalaska Inc
- [STC SA02110CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02110CH): Installation of a Time Trac Data Recorder. P2 Incorporated
- [STC SA02212AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02212AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with high intensity discharge (HID) lighting systems. Seaplanes North LLC
- [STC SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA02283SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc.
- [STC SA02295SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02295SE): Installation of an alternate method of fastening aluminum wing ribs to wood spars. Rainbow Flying Service LLC
- [STC SA02386AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02386AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems. AeroLED's Holding LLC
- [STC SA02402SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc.
- [STC SA02428AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428AK): Installation of a hydraulically actuated ski drag assembly. Northern Airframes LLC
- [STC SA02520AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02520AT): Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP.. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA02525LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02525LA): Installation of Wheel and Brake Assemblies. Game Aerospace LLC
- [STC SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC
- [STC SA02825NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc.
- [STC SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA03898NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03898NY): Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material. Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd
- [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA04776NY (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY%20(1%20OF%202)): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc.
- [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
- [STC SA1008WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1008WE): Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material.. Poly-Fiber Inc.
- [STC SA10921SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10921SC): Installation of an alternator and regulator as a replacement to existing OEM generators and mechanical voltage regulators. Hartzell Engine Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA126SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA126SO): Installation of wing fabric attachment clips.. Arbor Company
- [STC SA1351WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1351WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces, with Ceconite101 material. (262A Series -12). Ceconite Inc
- [STC SA1455NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1455NM): Installation of a flame proof auxiliary heater-dryer, Model12-1600.. Thermal, Inc
- [STC SA1626NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1626NM%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series). Electronics International
- [STC SA2-952](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2-952): Installation of fiberglass covering.. Razorback Fabrics Inc
- [STC SA2190NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2190NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of electronics International Digital Volt/Amp Gauges and Accessories.. Electronics International
- [STC SA220SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA220SO): Tow bar, release mechanism, and safety tow link.. Fliegen Works Inc. 
      d/b/a Pacific Aerial Tow Hooks
- [STC SA2349NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2349NM): Installation of landing gear fueling step.. F Atlee Dodge Aircraft Service
- [STC SA2350NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2350NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gauges. Electronics International
- [STC SA2508SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2508SO): Replacement of Cleveland brake discs, No. 164-67 or 164-167, with Appalachian Accessories' stainless steel brake discs, Part No. 73-67.. Aviation Products, Inc
- [STC SA262AL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA262AL): Install 6x6x44 fish pole tube.. F Atlee Dodge Aircraft Service

All 82: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j4/stcs.md

## NTSB investigations (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB MIA01LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA220), Aug 19, 2001: Piper J-4A (N27848), Mosheim, TN, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of the student pilot to maintain altitude clearance during a balked landing go-around resulting in the collision with a utility pole, transmission wires, and a ground borne vehicle.
- [NTSB NYC73DGT02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73DGT02), Aug 13, 1972: Piper J4 (N26895), Gettysburg, PA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20010819023489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010819023489A), Aug 19, 2001: Piper J4PIPER (N27848), Mosheim, TN, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. (-23) On August 23, 2001 I investigated an aircraft accident in Mosheim, TN. (Green county, gcy). The accident occurred on August 19, 2001 at approximately…
- [Accident 19840220004399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840220004399A), Feb 20, 1984: Cessna 152 (N25736), Independence, MO, Substantial damage. Bounced and porpoised on landing. Impact broke off nose gear and airplane flipped over.
- [Incident 19830910065579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830910065579I), Sep 10, 1983: Piper J4PIPER (N25736), Marysville, OH, Minor damage. Pilot reported engine quit en route. Landed in a corn field.

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Peterson J4](https://openairdocs.org/model/peterson-j4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056030N
- [Rugg Erwin W J-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/rugg-erwin-w-j-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 056138P
- [Peterson Sailplane-Poly Ind. J-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/peterson-sailplane-poly-ind-j-4): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 6820502
- [Barnett J4](https://openairdocs.org/model/barnett-j4): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 05602D4
- [Sharp J-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/sharp-j-4): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0570105
- [Peterson Sailplane J-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/peterson-sailplane-j-4): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 6820102

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