# Piper L-4J

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7100520
- Manufacturer (registry): PIPER
- Model: L-4J
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 67 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 13
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-l-4j

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.

None matched.

## Registered aircraft (13)

- [N10511](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10511): [Collins William A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COLLINS%20WILLIAM%20A), [Tillar, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Tillar), S/N 45-4937A
- [N14FK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N14FK): [Krueger Fredrick W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KRUEGER%20FREDRICK%20W), [Lone Jack, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Lone%20Jack), S/N 12354
- [N3989B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3989B): [Egmond Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EGMOND%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), built 1945, S/N 13549
- [N4967V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4967V): [Kourtis Vintage Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOURTIS%20VINTAGE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Owasso, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Owasso), built 1945, S/N 45-4870
- [N511BL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N511BL): [Seal Steve A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEAL%20STEVE%20A), [Locust Grove, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Locust%20Grove), S/N 13681
- [N5580](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5580): [Sorley James M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SORLEY%20JAMES%20M), [Layton, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Layton), built 1945, S/N 4496
- [N5795N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5795N): [Hornet Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HORNET%20AIR%20LLC), [Mount Sterling, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Mount%20Sterling), S/N 12358
- [N66332](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N66332): [Landis Kurt M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LANDIS%20KURT%20M), [Canyon, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Canyon), S/N 13334
- [N68925](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68925): [Huttman Ryan H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUTTMAN%20RYAN%20H), [Battle Mountain, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Battle%20Mountain), S/N 13702
- [N75767](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N75767): [Stalker Edward R Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STALKER%20EDWARD%20R%20JR), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 1945, S/N 14007
- [N7809C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7809C): [Joe C King & Sons Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOE%20C%20KING%20%26%20SONS%20INC), [Winnett, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Winnett), built 1962, S/N 13636
- [N87117](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N87117): [Donovan Patrick](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DONOVAN%20PATRICK), [Bellingham, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Bellingham), built 1943, S/N 13452
- [N94576](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N94576): [Sandpiper Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SANDPIPER%20AIR%20LLC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1945, S/N 13944

## NTSB investigations (6)

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 WPR09CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA017), Oct 19, 2008: Piper L-4 (N87117), Buckeye, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: Another airplanes total loss of wheel brakes while taxing which resulted in the pilot of the other aircraft colliding with a standing aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the other airplanes…
- [NTSB SEA84LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA067), Mar 13, 1984: Piper J3C-65 (N68925), Elmira, OR, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74DNC16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74DNC16), Aug 16, 1973: Piper J-3 (N5580), Hill, NH, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX72DUJ86](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72DUJ86), Mar 11, 1972: Piper J3C-65 (N4967V), Scottsdale, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA69F0192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0192), Oct 7, 1968: Piper L-4J (N66332), Memphis, TN, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC67F0229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67F0229), Aug 17, 1966: Piper J-3 (N1219V), Kingston, NY, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 20081019850239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081019850239A), Oct 19, 2008: Piper L4J (N87117), Buckeye, AZ, Substantial damage. (-23) Upon arrival, the pilot taxied the Piper cub to the fuel pumps on the south end of the ramp area east of the runway 17/35. After fueling, the Piper was…
- [Accident 19840312006959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840312006959A), Mar 12, 1984: Piper J3C65 (N68925), Elmira, OR, Substantial damage. Pilot claimed aircraft engine running rough on takeoff. Investigation revealed one mag selected and auto gas used.
- [Accident 19730816025539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730816025539A), Aug 16, 1973: Piper L4J (N5580), Hill, NH, Substantial damage. No eng malfunction found. Thick grass 2-3 hi.

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Piper-Willis L-4J](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-willis-l-4j): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 710052U

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