- Manufacturer (registry)
- PIPER · PIPER AIRCRAFT CORP
- Model
- J4E
- Registry codes
- 7100610, 7104216
- Registered
- 45 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-740
- Holder
- Piper Aircraft Inc.
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.
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Aircraft by year built · 96
| 1941 | 86 |
|---|---|
| 1943 | 2 |
| 1944 | 1 |
| 1955 | 3 |
| 1956 | 1 |
| 1958 | 2 |
| 1964 | 1 |
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.
| 1968 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Superseded and historical ADs · 3
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Registered aircraft · 45
N35428Reseigh Bracken John · Wasilla, AKN35598Lauterbach Paul D · Big Spring, TXN35695Horovitz Paul M · Rincon, GA
See all 45 registered aircraftQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
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WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7100610', '7104216')
ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
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WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7100610', '7104216')
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STCs approved for this model · 67
STC SA00079NYInstallation 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.STC SA00081NYInstallation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.STC SA00207ATInstallation of carbon steel brake discs that have melonite surface treatment, P/N AA-67.
See all 67 STCsQuery with SQL
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SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s WHERE s.stc_number IN (SELECT stc_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc_model.parquet' WHERE model_key = 'J4E') ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.stc_number
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NTSB investigations · 16
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Of 5 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB ATL05CA080Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J4E · Akron, ALThe pilot's premature liftoff and his failure to attain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush. Also causal was the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.NTSB SEA04LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J4/E · Bigfork, MTA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion while in cruise flight as a result of inadequate preflight planning / preparation. Factors contributing to the accident were the short landing field and trees.NTSB MIA92LA048Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J-4E · Timmonsville, SCTotal loss of engine power (nonmechanical) due to inadequate fuel consumption calculation by the pilot-in-command, resulting in an engine failure due to fuel exhaustion, a forced landing, and in-flight collision with terrain.
See all 16 investigationsQuery with SQL
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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 ('7100610', '7104216')
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SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
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 ('7100610', '7104216')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
FAA incident reports · 13
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.
Incident 20070610015399IPiper J4E · Easton, PA(-23) On Sunday, June 10, 2007, a Piper J4E, N34918, landed on runway 6 at the cortland county airport, cortland, NY. Upon landing, the main gear collapsed after the plane veered off the side of the runway into the grass between the runway and taxiway alpha…Accident 20050515009809APiper J4E · Akron, AL(-23) On may 15, 2005, at 1915 central daylight time, a Piper PA-J4E, registered to the pilot [privacy data omitted] crashed while attempting to avoid obstructions while on take off. The pilot stated he began the take off roll and started to rotated the…Accident 20040517035509APiper J4E · Ferndale, MT(-23) Pilot reported a sputtering engine after a 45 minute pleasure flight. Engine continued to lose power. Pilot tried to make the Ferndale, Montana, airport but made an emergency landing (1/2 to 3/4 mile) north of the runway. The aircraft skipped and…Incident 19930904040969IPiper J4E · Valparaiso, INStudent pilot lost directional control on crosswind landing. Veered off runway.Incident 19920524042929IPiper J4E · Sumter, SCPilot made precautionary landing at military airfield. Unsure of his fuel load.Accident 19911215056329APiper J4E · Timmonsville, SCEngine quit on photo flight. Impacted hard in plowed field on landing. Fuel tank was found empty.Accident 19840101000229APiper J4E · White Bear Lake, MNSki equipped main landing gear cluster separated at tubular welds attach point while landing on hard packed snow.Accident 19831012054349APiper J4E · Troy, MIRan off side of runway on rollout. Student zig zagged to see better. CFI unaware was trying to correct. Expired CFIIncident 19830405042619IPiper J4E · Madison, WITower advised right gear hanging loose. Emergency landing. Lock ring that secures lower strut assembly failed.Accident 19800811036249APiper J4E · Mountain Home, IDAircraft observed in unusual attitude by witness. Found crashed after missing overnight. Cause unknown.Accident 19800223003839APiper J4E · Eagle Pass, TXAirplane veered off runway at touchdown. Struck trees. Found broken aileron cable.Incident 19780513033689IPiper J4E · Gillette, WYHard landing caused gear to collapse.Accident 19750923030029APiper J4E · Port Lavaca, TX
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WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7100610', '7104216')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
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WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7100610', '7104216')
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Service difficulty reports
No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.