# Piper J5A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7100702 - Manufacturer (registry): PIPER - Model: J5A - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 3 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 77 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A-725](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-725) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: FS 2001 Corp. - Registered aircraft: 268 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j5a 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 2006-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-08): Vacuum pumps · Aero Advantage 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3 and 299 more. Effective Mar 10, 2006 - [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 - [AD 58-01-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-01-07): Control System Turnbuckles · FS 2001 J5A-80, J5A (Army L-4F), J5B (Army L-4G) and 18 more Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 99-01-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-01-05-R1) (historical): Wings · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 73 more.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 (268, first 50) - [N1044T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1044T): [Snyder Otho J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SNYDER%20OTHO%20J), [Underwood, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Underwood), S/N 5-628 - [N105F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N105F): [Van Wagner Aerial Media LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VAN%20WAGNER%20AERIAL%20MEDIA%20LLC), [Hollywood, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Hollywood), built 1940, S/N 5-477 - [N1941C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1941C): [Euroaviation Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EUROAVIATION%20INC%20TRUSTEE), Kematen, S/N 5868 - [N21579](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21579): [Ollison Lewis E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OLLISON%20LEWIS%20E), [Warrensburg, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Warrensburg), built 1955, S/N 5-789 - [N254EB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N254EB): [E B Ranch](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/E%20B%20RANCH), [Broadus, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Broadus), built 1940, S/N 5193 - [N2583B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2583B): [Manning James E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MANNING%20JAMES%20E), [Puryear, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Puryear), built 1941, S/N 5-705 - [N26876](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26876): [Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTERN%20ANTIQUE%20AEROPLANE%20%26%20AUTOMOBILE%20MUSEUM), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), S/N 5-3 - [N26946](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26946): [Kramer Peter W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KRAMER%20PETER%20W), [Copper Center, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Copper%20Center), built 1940, S/N 5-16 - [N26953](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26953): [Tribley Brooke E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRIBLEY%20BROOKE%20E), [Magnolia, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Magnolia), built 1940, S/N 5-9 - [N26987](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N26987): [Dornseif Daniel K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DORNSEIF%20DANIEL%20K), [Oviedo, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Oviedo), built 1940, S/N 5-15 - [N27053](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27053): [Hill Jeffry J Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HILL%20JEFFRY%20J%20JR), [Woodstock, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Woodstock), built 1940, S/N 5-20 - [N27059](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27059): [Confederate Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONFEDERATE%20AIR%20INC), [Tillar, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Tillar), S/N 5-22 - [N27070](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27070): [Bagley Paul S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAGLEY%20PAUL%20S), [Cumming, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Cumming), built 1940, S/N 5-23 - [N270JS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N270JS): [Aubin Carol](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AUBIN%20CAROL), [Bangs, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Bangs), built 1940, S/N 5-18 - [N27106](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27106): [Clements Marcelaine A D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLEMENTS%20MARCELAINE%20A%20D), [Edgerton, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Edgerton), built 1940, S/N 527 - [N27129](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27129): [Rodenberg James D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RODENBERG%20JAMES%20D), [Wolf Point, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Wolf%20Point), built 1940, S/N 5-31 - [N27159](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27159): [Murray Craig P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MURRAY%20CRAIG%20P), [Hagaman, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Hagaman), built 1940, S/N 5-38 - [N27171](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27171): [Reyn/Craft Wildside Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REYN%2FCRAFT%20WILDSIDE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Athens, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Athens), S/N 5-39 - [N27198](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27198): [South Central Ozarks Flying Group LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTH%20CENTRAL%20OZARKS%20FLYING%20GROUP%20LLC), [Willow Springs, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Willow%20Springs), built 1940, S/N 5-45 - [N2753T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2753T): [Garretson Mark W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GARRETSON%20MARK%20W), [Victoria, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Victoria), S/N 5-1213 - [N27905](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27905): [Bashaw Pete H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BASHAW%20PETE%20H), [Camas, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Camas), built 1940, S/N 5-48 - [N27915](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27915): [Gruner Carl O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRUNER%20CARL%20O), [El Cajon, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/El%20Cajon), S/N 5-53 - [N27943](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27943): [Nedwick Lars I](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEDWICK%20LARS%20I), [Girdwood, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Girdwood), S/N 5-62 - [N27972](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27972): [Miller Rondo T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20RONDO%20T), [Coon Rapids, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Coon%20Rapids), built 1940, S/N 5-69 - [N27980](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27980): [Donnelly Brian J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DONNELLY%20BRIAN%20J), [Norwood, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Norwood), built 1940, S/N 5-80 - [N27999](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27999): [Bradshaw William D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRADSHAW%20WILLIAM%20D), [Mc Bee, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Mc%20Bee), built 1940, S/N 5-78 - [N28046](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28046): [Mcquown Todd J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCQUOWN%20TODD%20J), [Montgomery, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Montgomery), built 1940, S/N 5-90 - [N28050](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28050): [Griggs Gerald W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRIGGS%20GERALD%20W), [Goddard, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Goddard), built 1940, S/N 5-88 - [N28063](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28063): [Strauss Kenneth W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STRAUSS%20KENNETH%20W), [Vashon, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Vashon), built 1940, S/N 5-89 - [N28080](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28080): [Mages James G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAGES%20JAMES%20G), [Jordan, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Jordan), S/N 5-95 - [N28083](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28083): [Cheshire Daric](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHESHIRE%20DARIC), [Portland, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Portland), built 1940, S/N 5-99 - [N28084](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28084): [Clark Christopher W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLARK%20CHRISTOPHER%20W), [Fallon, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Fallon), built 1940, S/N 5-98 - [N28104](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28104): [Aubin Carol M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AUBIN%20CAROL%20M), [Bangs, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Bangs), S/N 5-107 - [N28123](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28123): [Webster Bart](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEBSTER%20BART), [Rexburg, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Rexburg), built 1940, S/N 5-109 - [N28124](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28124): [Schelde Brian L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHELDE%20BRIAN%20L), [Marble Falls, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Marble%20Falls), built 1940, S/N 5-110 - [N28125](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28125): [N28125 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N28125%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1940, S/N 5-111 - [N28143](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28143): [Powell Kenneth W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POWELL%20KENNETH%20W), [Ann Arbor, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Ann%20Arbor), built 1940, S/N 5-116 - [N28144](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28144): [Maloy Toby](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MALOY%20TOBY), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), S/N 5-117 - [N28153](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28153): [Dance Brett A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DANCE%20BRETT%20A), [Bentonville, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Bentonville), built 1940, S/N 5-124 - [N28161](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28161): [Van Wagner Aerial Media LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VAN%20WAGNER%20AERIAL%20MEDIA%20LLC), [Hollywood, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Hollywood), built 1940, S/N 5-122 - [N28180](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28180): [Copithorne Richard J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COPITHORNE%20RICHARD%20J), [West Paris, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/West%20Paris), built 1940, S/N 5-131 - [N28245](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28245): [Howe Norman E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOWE%20NORMAN%20E), [Wausau, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Wausau), built 1940, S/N 5-164 - [N28248](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28248): [Potter Paul](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/POTTER%20PAUL), [Lopez Island, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Lopez%20Island), built 1940, S/N 5-156 - [N2966C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2966C): [James Neil](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JAMES%20NEIL), [Scott City, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Scott%20City), S/N 5-804 - [N30270](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30270): [Luminair Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LUMINAIR%20INC), [Ashland, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Ashland), built 1940, S/N 5-162 - [N30279](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30279): [Smith Daniel Bruce](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20DANIEL%20BRUCE), [Boonville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Boonville), built 1940, S/N 5163 - [N30312](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30312): [Phillips Philip J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PHILLIPS%20PHILIP%20J), [Monticello, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Monticello), built 1940, S/N 5-169 - [N30354](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30354): [Jaggers Wesley](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JAGGERS%20WESLEY), [Tupelo, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Tupelo), S/N 5179 - [N30368](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30368): [Forsberg Danny J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FORSBERG%20DANNY%20J), [Iron Ridge, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Iron%20Ridge), built 1940, S/N 5-183 - [N30379](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30379): [Grant General J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRANT%20GENERAL%20J), [Commerce Township, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Commerce%20Township), built 1940, S/N 5-184 All 268: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j5a/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (104, newest 50) 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 CEN25LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA299), Jul 23, 2025: Piper J5A (N35025), Grenada, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight and improper decision to continue with a takeoff after the airplane swerved off the runway. Contributing to the accident was the student… - [NTSB CEN23FA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA369), Aug 19, 2023: Piper J5A (N35417), Iola, WI, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after landing on a grass taxiway with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB GAA17CA560](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA560), Sep 27, 2017: Piper J5A (N38633), Geneseo, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before a hand propeller start, which resulted in the airplane moving forward and colliding with maintenance equipment. - [NTSB GAA17CA519](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA519), Aug 27, 2017: Piper J5A (N30897), Springfield, VT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's unstabilized approach, which resulted in landing long and fast, and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around. - [NTSB ANC16CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16CA058), Aug 25, 2016: Piper J5A (N35589), Sterling, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper fuel management, which led to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing on a road too narrow for the airplane. - [NTSB CEN16LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA322), Aug 10, 2016: Piper J5C (N30313), Sandusky, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and a subsequent loss of control followed by a runway excursion. - [NTSB GAA16CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA166), Mar 25, 2016: Piper J5A (N41239), Lake Harbor, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an accelerated aerodynamic stall, spin, and impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA12LA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA410), Jun 22, 2012: Piper J5A (N40985), Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean), substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the aircraft sank after ditching and was not recovered. - [NTSB ANC11CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA036), May 27, 2011: Piper J5A (N2364), Palmer, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. - [NTSB ANC10CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA092), Sep 11, 2010: Piper J5A (N35589), Chickaloon, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's excessive use of brakes during a rejected takeoff, resulting in a nose over. - [NTSB ERA09CA489](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA489), Aug 27, 2009: Piper J5A (N33078), Holland, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. - [NTSB MIA08LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA187), Sep 7, 2008: Piper J5A (N105F), Atlanta, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of pitch control due to slippage of the elevator control cable resulting from the maintenance personnel’s improper installation and inspection of the cable. - [NTSB ANC08LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA052), Apr 13, 2008: Piper J5A (N38149), Big Lake, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB LAX07CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA282), Sep 29, 2007: Piper J5A (N38234), Turlock, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to properly and adequately tie down the airplane during the engine start operation. - [NTSB MIA07CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA093), May 6, 2007: Piper J5A (N33180), Richmond, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The improper positioning of the elevator flight control surface by the pilot-in-command while taxiing with a tailwind, resulting in the airplane nosing over. - [NTSB ANC06LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA129), Aug 30, 2006: Piper J5A (N35395), North Pole, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during cruise flight, and an emergency landing. - [NTSB LAX06CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA083), Jan 27, 2006: Piper J5 (N35588), Carefree, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the precautionary landing and failure to avoid obstacles during the landing roll. - [NTSB ANC05LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA042), Feb 20, 2005: Piper J-5A (N270JS), Kenai, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, which resulted in a collision with a snow berm during the landing flare. Factors contributing to the accident were flat light… - [NTSB ANC04CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04CA083), Jul 23, 2004: Piper J5A (N2364), Kotzebue, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadvertent use of the airplane's brakes during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain… - [NTSB MIA03LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA180), Sep 10, 2003: Piper J5A (N33063), Winter Haven, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The inadequate preflight of the airplane by the pilot-in-command, which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel, and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB ANC03LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA016), Dec 1, 2002: Piper J5A (N270JS), Soldotna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to remove all water from the airplane's fuel supply during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent hard landing. - [NTSB FTW02LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA163), May 26, 2002: Piper J-5 (N38399), Greers Ferry, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the probability of carburetor ice. - [NTSB CHI01LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA125), May 17, 2001: Piper J5A (N38646), Brussels, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the high vegitation encountered during the precautionary landing. - [NTSB MIA01LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA083), Feb 15, 2001: Piper J5A (N35288), Hollywood, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision and inadequate fuel consumption calculations that resulted in fuel exhaustion and substantial damage to the aircraft as a result of a hard landing… - [NTSB CHI00FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA237), Aug 3, 2000: Piper J-5A (N600F), Belton, MO, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The student pilot not maintaining directional control during the takeoff roll resulting in the inadvertent ground loop. - [NTSB CHI99LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA109), Mar 15, 1999: Piper J5A (N40888), Wausau, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain for landing. A factor to the accident was the aircraft owner not performing necessary maintenance to the aircraft. - [NTSB SEA99LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA036), Feb 20, 1999: Piper J-5A (N28123), Rexburg, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines. - [NTSB ATL98LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA035), Jan 20, 1998: Piper J5-A (N38645), Vero Beach, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ANC97LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA079), May 29, 1997: Piper J-5 (N31164), Wasilla, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the noncertificated pilot's decision to perform a go-around after a suitable landing site had been attained. A factor associated with the… - [NTSB CHI95LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA194), Jun 23, 1995: Piper J-5A (N40888), Wausau, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's misjudgment of the clearance between the airplane and the fuel pumps. - [NTSB ATL94LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA170), Sep 8, 1994: Piper J-5A (N31172), Raeford, NC, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S OSTENTATIOUS DISPLAY WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. - [NTSB ANC94LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA058), May 24, 1994: Piper J5A (N35395), Lake George, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM TREES DURING TAKEOFF. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE BENT GEAR LEG. - [NTSB LAX94LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA131), Feb 21, 1994: Piper J5A-L4F (N33029), Kernville, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's improper use of the flight controls resulting in his failure to maintain directional control. The existing crosswind is a factor in this accident. - [NTSB BFO93FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA001), Nov 2, 1992: Piper J5A (N37958), Lumberton, NJ, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND AN UNCONTROLLED DESCENT AT AN ALTITUDE NOT POSSIBLE FOR RECOVERY. - [NTSB SEA92LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA081), Apr 17, 1992: Piper J-5A (N35931), Broadus, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: FUEL SYSTEM EXHAUSTION. FACTORS INCLUDE AN INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT, INADVERTENT FUEL DUMPING, AND A DITCH IN THE LANDING AREA. - [NTSB BFO91FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91FA060), Jun 29, 1991: Piper J5 (N763WM), Berlin, MD, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQATE AIRSPEED WHICH CAUSED THE AIRPLANE TO STALL. - [NTSB NYC91FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA120), Apr 23, 1991: Piper J5A (N35826), Newbury, MA, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE LOSS OF INFLIGHT CONTROL, WHICH WAS THE RESULT OF A JAMMED RIGHT AILERON BELLCRANK ASSEMBLY. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE; THE IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM, AND THE… - [NTSB NYC90LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA208), Aug 31, 1990: Piper J5 CUB (N38428), Douglas, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE WHEN THE #3 EXHAUST VALVE FAILED, CAUSING INTERNAL DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT HAD TO MAKE A FORCED LANDING IN UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. - [NTSB ANC89LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA044), Feb 15, 1989: Piper J-5 (N35038), Skwentna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR IS THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN OFF AIRPORT LANDINGS. - [NTSB DEN88LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA017), Oct 31, 1987: Piper J5A (N32887), Devils Lake, ND, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA87LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA092), Feb 24, 1987: Piper J5A (N41141), Brooksville, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC85FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85FA163), Aug 25, 1985: Piper J5A (N38588), Mt. Palmer, AK, destroyed, 6 fatal - [NTSB MKC85FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FA022), Nov 19, 1984: Piper J5A (N35786), Stuttgart, AR, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC84LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA258), Jul 29, 1984: Piper J58 (N38402), Gilead, ME, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL84LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA130), Mar 24, 1984: Piper J-5A (N33423), Forest, VA, substantial damage - [NTSB ATL84LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA027), Oct 22, 1983: Piper J5A (N35280), Arlington, TN, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC83LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA148), Aug 18, 1983: Piper J-5 (N28144), Fairbanks, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA82DA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA106), Apr 22, 1982: Piper J5A (N41141), Tampa, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA81FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FA107), Aug 22, 1981: Piper J5A (N41220), Carrabelle, FL, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB CHIB1FEM14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHIB1FEM14), Apr 18, 1981: Piper J5A (N35697), Covert, MI, substantial damage All 104: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j5a/ntsb.md ## FAA accident and incident reports (117, newest 50) 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 20250723009789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250723009789A), Jul 23, 2025: Piper J5A (N35025), Grenada, MS, Substantial damage. Both the CFII and the student reported that this occcurred after 7 uneventful full stop landings and take-offs. Almost immediately after lifting off the… - [Accident 20230819012089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230819012089A), Aug 19, 2023: Piper J5A (N35417), Iola, WI, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. August 19, 2023, at approximately 1250 CST, a Piper J5A serial number 5-668 was involved in an accident at Central County Airport (68C) in Iola Wisconsin. The… - [Incident 20230703008529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230703008529I), Jul 3, 2023: Piper J5A (N38660), Cornelia, GA, Minor damage. Pilot landed in gusting wind conditions, on rollout wind weathervaned aircraft. Pilot overcorrected with brake application causing the aircraft to nose over… - [Incident 20200308021469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200308021469I), Mar 8, 2020: Piper J5A (N38405), Limington, ME, Minor damage. On March 8, 2020 a 1941 J5A Piper cub N38405 serial number 5-596 en route from greenville Maine to Limington-Harmon Airport (63B) Limington Maine landed at… - [Accident 20170927014189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170927014189A), Sep 27, 2017: Piper J5A (N38633), Geneseo, NY, Substantial damage. On September 27, 2017 ^Mr. Bonneau^ lost control of the aircraft he was hand propping. The aircraft was unrestrained except for the assistant (who is not an… - [Accident 20170827013679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170827013679A), Aug 27, 2017: Piper J5A (N30897), Springfield, VT, Substantial damage. This office notified by State of Vermont operations division that on 8/27/2017 at Springfield, Vermont,N30897, J5A, landed runway 29, lost control and ran into… - [Incident 20170414006749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170414006749I), Apr 14, 2017: Piper J5A (N38239), Hazleton, PA, No damage. Piper J5A experienced a loss of oil pressure and excuted an off airport landing. - [Accident 20160824024209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160824024209A), Aug 24, 2016: Piper J5A (N35589), Soldotna, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot stated that he ran the aux fuel tank dry; had approxamately 9 gallons, half a tank, in the main fuel tank, and couldn't get the engine restarted. Landed… - [Accident 20160810016649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160810016649A), Aug 10, 2016: Piper J5A (N30313), Sandusky, MI, Substantial damage. On August 10, 2016, about 0730 local, NC30313, a Piper J5A with one pilot and one passenger departed lapeer county airport (D95) en route to Sandusky City… - [Accident 20160325002739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160325002739A), Mar 25, 2016: Piper J5A (N41239), Clewiston, FL, Destroyed. On March 25, 2016 at approximately 08:15 eastern day light saving time (EDT) I was notified via chain of command of an aircraft accident ^at 31 east corkscrew… - [Incident 20150910015809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150910015809I), Sep 10, 2015: Piper J5A (N38719), Pompano, FL, Minor damage. The aircraft departed hwo at approximately 1605L operating under 14 CFR part 91 and proceeded VFR towards the beach. Approximately 15 minutes into flight, the… - [Incident 20150708009449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150708009449I), Jul 8, 2015: Piper J5A (N35400), Woodland, WA, Minor damage. During subsequent flight following a tail wheel endorsement, the pilot, who was in the front seat of a tandem seat airplane, was doing short-field landings. On… - [Incident 20130417007249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130417007249I), Apr 17, 2013: Piper J5A (N35786), Riverside, CA, Minor damage. While ground maneuvering in hangar area with variable gusting winds, tail was lifted up resulting in prop strike. - [Accident 20120622011929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120622011929A), Jun 22, 2012: Piper J5A (N40985), Destroyed. On June 22, 2012, aircraft N40985 operated by [privacy data omitted] departed beverly municipal airport and reported, unable to maintain altitude due to engine… - [Incident 20120114001159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120114001159I), Jan 14, 2012: Piper J5A (N38130), Groveland, FL, Minor damage. On January 14 2012, at 0745 EDT, a Piper J5-A cub, N38130, registered to [privacy data omitted] and piloted by the registered owner groundlooped after an… - [Accident 20110526009879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110526009879A), May 26, 2011: Piper J5A (N2364), Palmer, AK, Substantial damage. On landing on runway 09 pilot stated he cleared trees at end of runway at 10 feet above runway aircraft pitched to right. He applied power full left rudder and… - [Accident 20100911047559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100911047559A), Sep 11, 2010: Piper J5A (N35589), Sutton, AK, Substantial damage. The pilot and instructor flew patterns for about an hour on 09-11-2010 at King Ranch private airstrip in Sutton, Alaska. The instructor deplaned and the pilot… - [Accident 20090827025409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090827025409A), Aug 27, 2009: Piper J5A (N33078), Holland, MA, Substantial damage. Mr. Horan departed southbridge, MA, enroute for a short flight to the skylark, CT airport. Approximately 9 miles south of the airport, the aircraft experienced… - [Accident 20080907855299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080907855299A), Sep 7, 2008: Piper J5A (N105F), Atlanta, GA, Substantial damage. (-23) On September 7, 2008, at 14:09 local time, pilot reportedly missed banner tow pick up, and attempted a climb. Pilot reportedly heard a pop, declared an… - [Incident 20080817844319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080817844319I), Aug 17, 2008: Piper J5A (N552DP), Wamic, OR, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot stated that shortly after taking off from Pine Hollow air strip and achieving cruise conditions the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power. In… - [Accident 20080411833359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080411833359A), Apr 11, 2008: Piper J5A (N38149), Big Lake, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot spent 8 hours preparing the aircraft for flight as it had not been flown for approximately 1 year. He drained 1-2 gallons of fuel after rocking… - [Accident 20070929021659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070929021659A), Sep 29, 2007: Piper J5A (N38234), Turlock, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) According to the pilot and witnesses, the following are the events that occurred resulting in this accident. The aircraft's engine stopped at the end of… - [Incident 20070831830209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070831830209I), Aug 31, 2007: Piper J5A (N33078), Danielson, CT, Minor damage. (-23) During landing roll on rwy 31, the aircraft began to drift to the right, because the pilot made a wheel landing and held the tail off the runway, there… - [Accident 20070506006709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070506006709A), May 6, 2007: Piper J5A (N33180), Rchmond/Ashlan, VA, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] was conducting banner towing operations from Hanover municipal airport (ofp) for the nextel cup races at richmond… - [Accident 20060830020019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060830020019A), Aug 30, 2006: Piper J5A (N35395), Fairbanks, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) [privacy data omitted] pilot stated that on 8/30/2006 18:40 local at 3200 MSL, 210 AGL the engine quit with no indication. Aircraft was heading for chena… - [Accident 20060127001919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060127001919A), Jan 27, 2006: Piper J5A (N35588), Horseshoe Reser, AZ, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] made an off airport land approximately 5 nautical miles north of Horseshoe dam on or about January 30, 2006. The right… - [Incident 20050310005239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050310005239I), Mar 10, 2005: Piper J5A (N38638), Griffin, GA, Minor damage. (-23) During the takeoff roll on runway 32, the pilot failed to maintain directional control, and allowed the aircraft to weathervane into the wind. The pilot… - [Accident 20050220006409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050220006409A), Feb 20, 2005: Piper J5A (N270JS), Kenai, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot did a precautionary landing due to high oil pressure indication. During touchdown on an isolated road, the a/c rt ski or wing-tip struck a snow… - [Accident 20040722015019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040722015019A), Jul 22, 2004: Piper J5A (N2364), Kotzebue, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) As pilot was departing runway 17 in Kotzebue, the aircraft started turning to the left. Pilot applied right rudder to correct the problem, without… - [Accident 20030910027319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030910027319A), Sep 10, 2003: Piper J5A (N33063), Winter Haven, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) On September 10, 2003 at approximately 1400 local time, Mr. Bird water taxied the aircraft from brown's seaplane base into lake jesse in Winter Haven,… - [Incident 20030816021829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030816021829I), Aug 16, 2003: Piper J5A (N2364), Kotzebue, AK, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot stated that he was taxiing for takeoff on the Kotzebue airport. The airplane was taxiing with a tailwind and the pilot was the single occupant.… - [Accident 20021201033079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021201033079A), Dec 1, 2002: Piper J5A (N270JS), Soldotna, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) This accident involved a wheel equipped Piper J-5A airplane flown by a commercially rated pilot. Prior to flight, the pilot added about seven gallons of… - [Accident 20020526038679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020526038679A), May 26, 2002: Piper J5A (N38399), Edgemont, AR, Substantial damage. (-23) Loss of power on takeoff. On may 26, 2002 at approximately 1700 local time, N38399 departed a private airstrip. At approximately 75 feet AGL, the… - [Accident 20010516010779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010516010779A), May 16, 2001: Piper J5A (N38646), Brussles, IL, No damage. (.19)On may 16, 2001, at 1940 central daylight time, a Piper J-5, N38646, was substantially damaged when it nosed over during the landing roll. The pilot and… - [Accident 20010215003479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010215003479A), Feb 15, 2001: Piper J5A (N35288), Hollywood, FL, Substantial damage. (-19)On February 15, 2001, about 1520 EST, a Piper J5A, N35288, registered to and operated by aerial sign company inc., as a title 14 CFR part 91 banner towing… - [Accident 20000803012309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000803012309A), Aug 3, 2000: Piper J5A (N600F), Belton, MO, No damage, 1 fatal. (-23) On take off roll, aircraft became airborne momentarily, and crashed, striking left wing tip and engine. The fire that ensued destroyed the aircraft and… - [Incident 20000625034549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000625034549I), Jun 25, 2000: Piper J5A (N38874), Bellingham, WA, Minor damage. (-23)[privacy data omitted] ^ flew from skagit regional airport where the aircraft is based to Bellingham International on a personal fight. The aircraft… - [Incident 20000527032289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000527032289I), May 27, 2000: Piper J5A (N33180), Seaside Heights, NJ, Minor damage. (-23)IEA1700018 - [Incident 19990321039749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990321039749I), Mar 21, 1999: Piper PA32300 (N30916), Naples, FL. A/c experienced power loss during approach to airport. Pilot landed a/c in overrun area short of runway 5, then rolled on to rwy 5 proper. Pilot and apx… - [Accident 19990315002479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990315002479A), Mar 15, 1999: Piper J5A (N40888), Wausau, WI, Substantial damage. Acft took off, climbed to 1200 feet AGL, and began to lose power, the pilot tried to return to the arpt but was unable to do so, the acft crashed into a field… - [Accident 19990220001599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990220001599A), Feb 20, 1999: Piper J5A (N28123), Rexburg, ID, Substantial damage. Acft struck a power line and crashed. Other circumstances are unknown. On February 20, 1999, about 1329 mountain standard time, a Piper J-5A,N28123, registered… - [Incident 19981212039149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981212039149I), Dec 12, 1998: Piper J5A (N38660), Prescott, AZ, Substantial damage. (.19) On December 12, 1998, at 1509 hours maintain standard time, a Piper J-5, N38660, veered off the runway and subsequently nosed over during a landing… - [Accident 19980120000489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980120000489A), Jan 20, 1998: Piper J5A (N38645), Vero Beach, FL, Substantial damage. Engine quit on climbout. Landed in orange grove. No anomalies. Carb icing suspect. Wx favorable for carb ice. (-23) engine quit while doing touch & goes, a/c… - [Incident 19970608027229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970608027229I), Jun 8, 1997: Piper J5A (N30215), Put In Bay, OH. Narrative: on 7/8/97 about 1500 local, N30215 was reported to have flown thru R5502A at 15D AGL and landed at put-in-bay, Ohio. Put-in-bay's FBO had no record… - [Accident 19970528015769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970528015769A), May 28, 1997: Piper J5A (N31164), Wasilla, AK, Substantial damage. (.4) On may 28, 1997, about 2100 Alaska daylight time, a wheel equipped Piper J-5 airplane, N31164, sustained substantial damage following a loss of engine… - [Incident 19970427012929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970427012929I), Apr 27, 1997: Piper J5A (N105F), Hollywood, FL, Minor damage. Narrative:on April 24, 1997 at approximately 2:30 pilot was returning to hwo to drop banner. When he attempted to release banner, there was no response. Pilot… - [Accident 19950622022359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950622022359A), Jun 22, 1995: Piper J5A (N40888), Wausau, WI, Substantial damage. Taxiing in conjested area. Wing struck fuel pump on pump island. Bent struts and wing spar. (-23) during taxi for takeoff pilot struck gas pump causing… - [Incident 19941008034459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941008034459I), Oct 8, 1994: Piper J5A (N38634), Auroraville, WI, Minor damage. Lost power. Landed in plowed field. Engine post incident run was normal. Water and sediment in fuel. - [Accident 19940908027939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940908027939A), Sep 8, 1994: Piper J5A (N31172), Raeford, NC, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Low on final for airstrip. Aborted to miss a truck. Stalled in steep climbing turn. Crashed and burned. - [Accident 19940524012269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940524012269A), May 24, 1994: Piper J5A (N35395), Lake George Str, AK, Substantial damage. Struck small trees on takeoff from remote strip. Had bent right gear and elevator landing. Stayed aloft. Flew home. All 117: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j5a/incidents.md ## Service difficulty reports (4) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2015FA0000509](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000509), Sep 10, 2015: SWITCH. SHORTED. ON GROUND RUN, AFTER INCIDENT, MAGNETO CHECKED NUMEROUS TIMES, NORMAL. EVENTUALLY, IT FAILED. RECHECKED NUMEROUS TIMES AND FOUND THAT SWITCH WAS GROUNDING INTER - [SDR 2012FA0000166](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000166), Mar 22, 2012: STRUT. SEPARATED. LEFT MLG COLLAPSED DURING LANDING. SUBSEQUENT EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT BOTH OF THE UPPER LANDING GEAR STRUTS HAD SEPARATED AT THE AXLE KNUCKLE, JUST ABOVE THE - [SDR 2011FA0000489](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2011FA0000489), Jul 23, 2011: STRUT. FRACTURED. LT MLG VEE FAILED ON BOTH STRUT TUBES APPROX .5" ABOVE SUPPORT ANGLES ON AXLE CLUSTER. IT APPEARS FROM VISUAL INSP THAT BOTH STRUT TUBES MAY HAVE HAD PREVIOUS S - [SDR 96ZZZX4941](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4941), Aug 26, 1996: WHEEL. CRACKED. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, A 2.50 INCH CRACK WAS FOUND IN GROOVE FOR THE SNAP RING WHICH RETAINS THE OUTBOARD WHEEL FLANGE. THE WHEEL WAS REPLACED. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (84, 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 SA01233SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01233SE): Fabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assembly. ABI, LLC - [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 SA01334CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01334CH): Installation of a 19-gallon wing fuel tank. Crown MN Aviation LLC - [STC SA03898NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03898NY): Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material. Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd - [STC SA02576AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02576AK): Installation of Cleveland and ABI, LLC Wheel and Brake Kits. ABI LLC - [STC SA5-33](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5-33): Removed unbalanced tail surfaces and installed balanced tail surfaces. Install elevators, Piper P/N 12789-00 and 12789-01 and stabilizers, Piper P/N 12790-00 and 12790-01. Wilbur Repair Service Marguerite Benson or Anne Wilbur - [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 SA02214AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02214AK): Installation of Alpha Omega Suspension System in place of original bungees or bungees and hydasorbs. Burl's Aircraft Rebuild LLC - [STC SA01015SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01015SE): Installation of eligible Alaska Bushwheel, Inc. wheels and TSO-C62d tires. ABI LLC - [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 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 SA3606NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3606NM): Installation of landing gear fueling step. F. Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services, LLC - [STC SA10077SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10077SC): Installation of push-button starter system. Hartzell Engine Technologies, 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 SA00780SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00780SE): Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System. True Lock LLC - [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 SA01669CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01669CH): Installation of Challenger Reusable Air Filter. Challenger Aviation Products 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 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 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%201): 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 SA01765SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01765SE): Installation of Alaskan Bushwheel TSO-C26d wheels, Part Number (P/N) ABI-1010. ABI, LLC - [STC SA01026SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01026SE): Improved fuel gascolator assembly. Steve's Aircraft - [STC SA305AL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA305AL): Fabrication and installation of Stoddard 13 gallon fuel tank in left wing per Stoddard Aero Service Drawing List No. 305, dated February 7, 1975, or later Federal Aviation Administration approved revision. Cub Crafters Inc - [STC SA02110CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02110CH): Installation of a Time Trac Data Recorder. P2 Incorporated - [STC SA3AL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3AL): Installation of Fred A. Shaw tundra-bird Model 2500 skis. Aircraft Innovations, LLC - [STC SA02002SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02002SE): Installation of vortex generators on the above model aircraft. Micro AeroDynamics Inc - [STC SA01956SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01956SE): ONE ONLY STC, SN 5-397: Installation of the following: Installation of the following: PA-12 Electrical Pane, P/N 10177-00; Left and Right PA-20/22 Stabilizers, P/N 12647-000; Left and Right PA-20/22 Elevators, P/N 12649-000, Left PA-12 Wing Assembly P/N 14766-02; Right PA-12 Wing Assembly, P/N 14766-01; Left and Right Front Wing Lift Struts P/N U85552-002; Left and Right Rear Wing Lift Struts P/N U85553-002;Wag Aero Left Main Fuel Tank P/N E451-002; Wag Aero Right Main Fuel Tank P/N E451-001; Header Tank P/N 3169-1;Fuel Firewall Shutoff Valve P/N 05-00848; Left and Right Fuel Valves P/N 701-4F4F-4; Left and Right Fuel Caps P/N 60750-002; Left Butt Rib P/N U1235-00; Right Butt Rib P/N U1235-01; Left and Right Fuel Gauges P/N M311-000; and Cleveland Wheel and Brake Kit Number 199-71,. Joel A. Marketello - [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 SA02007AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02007AK): Installation of main landing gear long step no. 3195. F Atlee Dodge Aircraft Service - [STC SA01063CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01063CH): Installation of a Scott Model 3200 Tail Wheel with the AESI #T.S.05P Tail Spring. Univair Aircraft Corporation - [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 SA739GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA739GL): Superseded by STC SA01944CH. Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index. EAA Aviation Foundation - [STC SA819CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA819CE): Install Aero Model M1500, M1800 or M2000 main skis. Aero Ski Manufacturing Co - [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA10126SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10126SC): Installation of Aero Advantage ADV200 series vacuum pump per Aero Advantage Drawing Number ADVMSI 500 latest FAA approved revision. Aero Holdings Ltd. a Texas limited partnership - [STC SA3285WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3285WE): Installation of George M. Adams DGA-2000 or Bodell BMI-2000 wheels and Bodell BMI-252 brakes. Skybound Manufacturing 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 All 84: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j5a/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Piper/Morris J5A](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-morris-j5a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7100701 - [Piper/Fielder J-5A](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-fielder-j-5a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7100703 - [Elliott J-5-A](https://openairdocs.org/model/elliott-j-5-a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0562594 - [Piper/Marketello J5-A](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-marketello-j5-a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 7100036 --- 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.