# Piper J5C - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7100712 - Manufacturer (registry): PIPER - Model: J5C - 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: 19 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j5c 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 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Control System Turnbuckles · FS 2001 J5A-80, J5A (Army L-4F), J5B (Army L-4G) and 18 more Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 99-01-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-01-05-R1) (historical): Wings · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 73 more.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 (19) - [N28151](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28151): [Stewart Thomas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STEWART%20THOMAS), [Churchville, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Churchville), built 1940, S/N 5-119 - [N3044L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3044L): [Mack Anita T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MACK%20ANITA%20T), [Scott Afb, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Scott%20Afb), built 1942, S/N 5-1410 - [N32557](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32557): [Experimental Aircraft Association](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EXPERIMENTAL%20AIRCRAFT%20ASSOCIATION), [Watertown, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Watertown), built 1940, S/N 5-335 - [N35415](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N35415): [Irving Kyle P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/IRVING%20KYLE%20P), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), S/N 5-666 - [N38532](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N38532): [Fellman Lukas H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FELLMAN%20LUKAS%20H), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), S/N 5-1394 - [N41360](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41360): [Cross Thomas Ad](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROSS%20THOMAS%20AD), [Yacolt, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Yacolt), built 1945, S/N 5-1395 - [N52920](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52920): [Ward David K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WARD%20DAVID%20K), [Enumclaw, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Enumclaw), S/N 5-1427 - [N62074](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N62074): [Stoll Manufacturing Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STOLL%20MANUFACTURING%20INC), [Marysville, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Marysville), built 1943, S/N 5-1495 - [N65925](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N65925): [Mccartney Kenneth R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCARTNEY%20KENNETH%20R), [Amarillo, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Amarillo), built 1941, S/N 5-1407 - [N65940](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N65940): [Bavarian Barnstormers 2 Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAVARIAN%20BARNSTORMERS%202%20INC), [North Fort Myers, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/North%20Fort%20Myers), built 1943, S/N 5-1461, Non-citizen corporation, flight hours not reported - [N66512](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N66512): [Capp Sam](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAPP%20SAM), [Juneau, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Juneau), built 1942, S/N 51426 - [N66545](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N66545): [Mcclellion William R III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCLELLION%20WILLIAM%20R%20III), [Anderson, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Anderson), built 1942, S/N 5-1416 - [N68287](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68287): [Lockwood Albert G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOCKWOOD%20ALBERT%20G), [Eden, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Eden), S/N 5-1475 - [N68490](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68490): [Chersky Brian](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHERSKY%20BRIAN), [Santa Maria, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Maria), built 1943, S/N 5-1456 - [N68931](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68931): [Denman Diana L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DENMAN%20DIANA%20L), [Plain, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Plain), built 1943, S/N 5-1436 - [N718E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N718E): [Berry Darrel](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERRY%20DARREL), [Camden, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Camden), built 1943, S/N 30280 - [N7JS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7JS): [Peters Justin A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETERS%20JUSTIN%20A), [Pearce, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Pearce), built 1943, S/N 5-1435 - [N9880H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9880H): [Abell Alan R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ABELL%20ALAN%20R), [Elgin, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Elgin), built 1943, S/N 51434 - [N9993H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9993H): [Carlsfrom Thomas A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARLSFROM%20THOMAS%20A), [Bonita Springs, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Bonita%20Springs), built 1943, S/N 5-1473 ## NTSB investigations (12) 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 ERA25FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA283), Aug 1, 2025: Piper J5C (N28151), Rochester, NY, substantial damage, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB ANC10CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA072), Aug 9, 2010: Piper J5C (N38532), Skwentna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and his selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. - [NTSB ANC98LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA033), Mar 30, 1998: Piper J5-C (N4769C), Valdez, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The owner/pilot mechanic's improper overhaul of the engine, and lack of proper lubricating cylinder grease. A factor in the accident was the lack of a suitable area for a forced landing. - [NTSB ANC95LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA001), Oct 4, 1994: Piper J5C (N38532), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS AND THE LACK OF A SUITABLE FORCED LANDING AREA. - [NTSB MIA94LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA188), Jul 30, 1994: Piper J5C (N74669), Yazoo City, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: PARTIAL BLOCKAGE OF THE CARBURETOR BY A WASP NEST, WHICH WAS NOT VISIBLE DURING PREFLIGHT, AND WHICH RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF POWER. - [NTSB ATL88LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA166), May 6, 1988: Piper J5C (N41333), Gulf Shores, AL, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB MIA86LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA196), Jun 29, 1986: Piper J5C (N62074), Daytona Beach, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC79FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79FA054), May 27, 1979: Piper J-5C (N1035N), Karluk, AK, substantial damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB OAK73FJA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73FJA08), Nov 25, 1972: Piper J5C (N62032), Kaanapali, HI, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB DEN68D0243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN68D0243), Mar 19, 1968: Piper J5C (N52920), Lovington, NM, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA69F0125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69F0125), Jul 14, 1967: Piper J5C (N68295), Seaside, OR, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB NYC67F0114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67F0114), Jul 12, 1966: Piper J5C (N9203H), Duanesburg, NY, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (11) 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 20250801021009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250801021009A), Aug 1, 2025: Piper J5C (N28151), Rochester, NY, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. On August 1, 2025, about 1330 eastern daylight time, a Piper J5C, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Rochester, new york. The… - [Accident 20100808047549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100808047549A), Aug 8, 2010: Piper J5C (N38532), Friday Creek, AK, Substantial damage. The pilot landed at an off airport unimproved airstrip which was overgrown with tall grass. He states that on landing, the aircraft bounced through a rough… - [Incident 20010518013319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010518013319I), May 18, 2001: Piper J5C (N65925), Amarillo, TX, Minor damage. (-23) The regional office notified the lubbock FSDO 5/25/01 of this incident. The pilot, with passenger departed Amarillo, TX (tdw) on local flight. The winds… - [Accident 19980330004879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980330004879A), Mar 30, 1998: Piper J5C (N4769C), Valdez, AK, Substantial damage. Recent overhaul engine quit on climbout. Collided with power line landing on hiway.(.4) on March 30, 1998, about 1420 Alaska standard time, a wheel equipped… - [Accident 19941003048389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941003048389A), Oct 3, 1994: Piper J5C (N38532), Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage. Lost power on climbout. Tried for road blocked by auto. Hit wires. Unable to find mechanical reason power lost. - [Accident 19940729020119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940729020119A), Jul 29, 1994: Piper J5C (N74669), Yazoo City, MS, Substantial damage. Engine quit on climbout. Nosed over on landing. Carb venturi clogged with mud dauber nest material. - [Accident 19880506012989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880506012989A), May 6, 1988: Piper J5C (N41333), Gulf Shores, AL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Aircraft crashed on climbout while towing a banner. Cause is undetermined. - [Accident 19860629034819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860629034819A), Jun 29, 1986: Piper J5C (N62074), Daytona Beach, FL, Substantial damage. Aircraft ran off end of runway and through a fence when pilot attempted downwind landing. - [Incident 19850908073359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850908073359I), Sep 8, 1985: Piper J5C (N38298), Lake George, MN, Minor damage. Wing struck brush after forced landing on a road and aircraft went into a ditch. Worn o ring in fuel indicator. - [Accident 19790527027989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790527027989A), May 27, 1979: Piper J5A (N1035N), Karluk, AK, Substantial damage. Passenger said engine began making funny noise. They then hit ground at flying speed. - [Incident 19780506032229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780506032229I), May 6, 1978: Piper J5A (N1035N), Anchorage, AK. Forced landing after power loss. Exhaust valve had failed. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (76, 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 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 SA01334CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01334CH): Installation of a 19-gallon wing fuel tank. Crown MN Aviation LLC. Lists J5 Series - [STC SA01343WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01343WI): Installation of B&C Specialty Products BC400 alternator. B & C Specialty Products Inc - [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 SA00024NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [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 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 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 SA02128LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02128LA): Installation of aileron and flap hinge repair bushings. Univair Aircraft Corporation - [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 SA02371AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02371AK): Installation of Lycoming O-320-B2B engine, McCauley 1A175/GM propeller and modification of airframe. Paul A. Woodward - [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 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 SA3635NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3635NM): Fabrication of North River Model8400 brake booster assembly and modification of Scott Aviation Model B-711 brake master cylinders. Northern Piper Aviation Inc - [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 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 - [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 All 76: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j5c/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.