# Piper J4F - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7100614 - Manufacturer (registry): PIPER - Model: J4F - 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 TC 721](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TC%20721) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Piper Aircraft Inc. - Registered aircraft: 9 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j4f 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 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 Effective Mar 31, 1968 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 93-10-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-10-06) (historical): Corroded Wing Lift Struts or Cracked Forks · Piper Aircraft, Inc., The New J-2, J-3, J4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 (9) - [N26957](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26957): [Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DELAWARE%20AVIATION%20MUSEUM%20FOUNDATION), [Georgetown, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Georgetown), built 1940, S/N 4-983 - [N27891](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27891): [Darr Dennis L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DARR%20DENNIS%20L), [Boron, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Boron), built 1940, S/N 4-1113 - [N28202](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28202): [G & D Leasing LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/G%20%26%20D%20LEASING%20LLC), [Tempe, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tempe), built 1940, S/N 4-1127 - [N28205](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28205): [Toman Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TOMAN%20MICHAEL), [Painesville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Painesville), built 1940, S/N 4-1132 - [N28217](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28217): [Rebransco LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REBRANSCO%20LLC), [Mitchell, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Mitchell), S/N 4-1142 - [N30810](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30810): [Cecs LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CECS%20LLC), [Lakewood, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Lakewood), built 1940, S/N 4-1230 - [N33090](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33090): [Bavarian Barnstormers Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAVARIAN%20BARNSTORMERS%20INC), [North Fort Myers, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/North%20Fort%20Myers), built 1940, S/N 4-1337 - [N33287](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33287): [Flying Yankee Champs LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLYING%20YANKEE%20CHAMPS%20LLC), [East Granby, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/East%20Granby), built 1940, S/N 4-1354 - [N6597Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6597Z): [Horst Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HORST%20AVIATION%20LLC), [New Holland, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/New%20Holland), S/N 4-1150 ## NTSB investigations (4) 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 NYC88LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA017), Oct 25, 1987: Piper J-4 (N28205), St. Paul, PA, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX70DUG33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70DUG33), Apr 25, 1970: Piper J4F (N27891), Hemet, CA, incident, minor damage - [NTSB UNK64X3162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3162), Aug 1, 1964: Piper J4F (N30802), Raleigh, NC, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB UNK64X0170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0170), Jan 5, 1964: Piper J4F (N30431), Kalamazoo, MI, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (1) 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. - [Accident 19871025060459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871025060459A), Oct 25, 1987: Piper J4F (N28205), St Paul, PA, Substantial damage. Engine failed. Overshot large field. Stalled hit a fence. Fouled plugs,cracked exhaust,worn valves contributed. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (15) 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 SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels 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 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 SA02825NY PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%202): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc - [STC SA00932SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00932SE): Installation of the Stewart wing tip assembly. Steve Pierce - [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 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 - [STC SA1455NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1455NM): Installation of a flame proof auxiliary heater-dryer, Model12-1600. Thermal, 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 SA2350NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2350NM) (historical): Installation of Electronics International Inc digital carburetor/outside air temperature gauges listed on the attached continuation sheet and the associated accessories. Electronics International --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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