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Piper J4A

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 7100604

Manufacturer (registry)
PIPER
Model
J4A
Registry code
7100604
Registered
125 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
75 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-703
Holder
Piper Aircraft Inc.

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

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Aircraft by year built · 325

1930Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 7

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1968In forceSuperseded2026
Superseded and historical ADs · 3
AD 99-01-05 R1WingsHistoricalEffective Jan 14, 2014 · Replaced by AD 2015-08-04AD 99-01-05Wing Lift Struts or ForksHistoricalEffective Feb 8, 1999 · Replaced by AD 99-01-05 R1AD 93-10-06Corroded Wing Lift Struts or Cracked ForksHistoricalEffective Jul 9, 1993 · Replaced by AD 99-01-05
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  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7100604'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 125

N122WDyer James E · Brighton, COBuilt 1940 · S/N 4-846N21696Peterson Cristopher M · Yelm, WAS/N 4-481N21867Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum · Hood River, ORBuilt 1938 · S/N 4-410
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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7100604')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 39

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 5 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 7 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN23LA378Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J4 · Cleburne, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty crosswind conditions.Aug 22, 2023 · N6581H · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA242Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J4A · Omaha, NEA total loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel tank cap vent hole, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s and the pilot’s inadequate inspections of the fuel tank cap.May 30, 2021 · N8501Z · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA089Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J4 · Forest, VAThe student pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing.Nov 30, 2018 · N27838 · Substantial damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('7100604')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 40

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20230822021699APiper J4A · Cleburne, TXThis part 91 flight terminated with an attempted wheel landing during windy conditions. The pilot reported upon landing, a gust of wind caused the tail of the aircraft to raise up, causing the aircraft to nose over on its back. Witness reports included…Aug 22, 2023 · N6581H · Substantial damageAccident 20210530009419APiper J4A · Omaha, NEOn may 30, 2021 at approximately 0945 central daylight time, a Piper J4A airplane was substantially damage due to impact with terrain shortly after takeoff at the North Omaha, Nebraska airport (3NO). The pilot planned to depart from 3NO to conduct flight…May 30, 2021 · N8501Z · Substantial damageIncident 20190609006369IPiper J4A · Lancaster, CAOn 06/09/2019, at 0720 PDT, N32591, a Piper J4A, during departure roll, veered left off rwy 6 to avoid hitting a coyote, causing ground loop and prop strike.Jun 9, 2019 · N32591 · Minor damage
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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7100604')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 1

SDR 2006F00055Wheel · crackedCREW REPORTED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS MAIN LANDING GEAR TIRE AS APPEARING LOW. AFTER 2 PREVIOUS SAME MAKE, MODEL, AND PN WHEELS BEING FOUND CRACKED, INSPECTED WHEEL HALVES AND FOUND ONE CRACK RADIATING FROM BOLT HOLE TO BEAD SEAT AREA. REPEAT THIRD OCCASION OF SANov 6, 2006 · N770V · Piper J4A · Wheel/Ski/Float
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'J4A'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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STCs that may be installed · 71

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SA01233SEFabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assemblyABI, LLCSTC SA04837NYInstallation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lightsAeroLED's Holdings, LLCSTC SA04652CHTo allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specificationSwift Fuels LLC
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  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7100604')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
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The same model under other registry codes

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

Piper-Crockett J-4A1 registered aircraftRegistry code 7100605
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'J4A' AND m.code NOT IN ('7100604')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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