# Piper/Morris J5A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7100701 - Manufacturer (registry): PIPER/MORRIS - Model: J5A - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 3 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A-725](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-725) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: FS 2001 Corp. - Registered aircraft: 1 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-morris-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Control System Turnbuckles · FS 2001 J5A-80, J5A (Army L-4F), J5B (Army L-4G) and 18 more Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 99-01-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-01-05-R1) (historical): Wings · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 73 more.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 (1) - [N337RM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N337RM): [Erfle Gordon A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ERFLE%20GORDON%20A), [Rapelje, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Rapelje), S/N 5-338 ## NTSB investigations None matched to aircraft with this model. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to aircraft with this model. ## 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-morris-j5a/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Piper J5A](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j5a): 268 registered aircraft, registry code 7100702 - [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.