# Piper J4A-S - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7100606 - Manufacturer (registry): PIPER - Model: J4A-S - 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: 1 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j4a-s 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 96-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-06): Air Filter Assemblies · Maule Aerospace Technology 7ACA, 7ECA, 7FC and 180 more. Effective Jun 7, 1996 - [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 Effective Mar 31, 1968 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 99-01-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-01-05-R1) (historical): Wings · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 73 more.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 ## Registered aircraft (1) - [N30440](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30440): [Tsidjs LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TSIDJS%20LLC), [Lehighton, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Lehighton), built 1940, S/N 41227 ## NTSB investigations (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB MKC67D0026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67D0026), Jun 12, 1966: Piper J4A-S (N29097), Superior, WI, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (2) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 20030930030889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030930030889I), Sep 30, 2003: Piper J4AS (N30440), Eaton, NY, Minor damage. (-23) On 09/30/2003 approx 0730 EDT a PA-J4A-S, registered N30440 attempted departure from a Private Airport near Eaton, NY. The engine failed during climb… - [Incident 19920925050199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920925050199I), Sep 25, 1992: Piper J4AS (N24805), Port O'Conner, TX, Minor damage. Hit a sea wall while attempting to takeoff. Left float would not come out of water. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (63, first 50) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [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 SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [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 SA02525LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02525LA): Installation of Wheel and Brake Assemblies. Game Aerospace LLC - [STC SA01704LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01704LA): Installation of the Grove Disk Brake System. Grove Aircraft Landing Gear Systems Inc - [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC - [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation 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 SA03898NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03898NY): Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material. Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd - [STC SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc - [STC SA02553AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02553AK): Fabrication and installation of a Tail Wheel Anti-Shimmy Dampener. Keller Engineering Group LLC - [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 SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [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 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 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 SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [STC SA4305WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4305WE): Installation of GAR-AERO wheel adapters and tundra type tires on the main landing gear. Seaplanes North LLC - [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 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 SA02295SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02295SE): Installation of an alternate method of fastening aluminum wing ribs to wood spars. Rainbow Flying Service LLC - [STC SA01026SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01026SE): Improved fuel gascolator assembly. Steve's Aircraft - [STC SA02825NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc - [STC SA02110CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02110CH): Installation of a Time Trac Data Recorder. P2 Incorporated - [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 SA00680SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer. Electronics International - [STC SA5-65](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5-65): Installation of Goodyear 25 x 11.0 - 4 Type IV tires with tubes on Goodrich Model 841696 4-inch wheels on main landing gear, using Alaskan Aircraft Equipment Supply Model A-1 rim adapters. Douten Thomas - [STC SA01944CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01944CH): 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 SA737GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA737GL): Superseded by STC SA01944CH. Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index. EAA Aviation Foundation - [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA1008WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1008WE): Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material. Poly-Fiber Inc - [STC SA489EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA489EA): Installation of ARP Inc. carburetor ice detection system. Aircraft & Rotorcraft Products (ARP) Inc - [STC SA02520AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02520AT): Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA00932SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00932SE): Installation of the Stewart wing tip assembly. Steve Pierce - [STC SA71GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA71GL): Installation of air filters. Brackett Aero Filters Inc - [STC SA02093AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02093AK): Installation of hourmeter airspeed switch. Avalaska Inc - [STC SA98CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA98CH): Installation of replacement wing ribs. Dakota Cub Aircraft - [STC SA2-952](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2-952): Installation of fiberglass covering. Razorback Fabrics 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 SA5755NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5755NM): Installation of a propeller anti theft device. Davis Ray G - [STC SA2146CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2146CE): Operation on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index and leaded automotive gasoline, 88 minimum antiknock index (RON + MON)/2. Intermixing with aviation gasoline also approved. Petersen Aviation Inc - [STC SA126SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA126SO): Installation of wing fabric attachment clips. Arbor Company - [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 SA4302NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4302NM): Installation of Electronics Int'l digital automatic engine analyzer. Electronics International - [STC SA3862NM PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3862NM%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Primary TIT/EGT/CHT instruments, remote switches and associated accessories. Electronics International All 63: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j4a-s/stcs.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.