# TCDS A-740: Piper Aircraft Inc. - Type: Type certificate data sheet - Status: Current - Holder: Piper Aircraft Inc. - Revision: 5 - Revised: August 7, 2006 - Product: Aircraft, Small Airplane - Certification basis: CAR 4a - Registered aircraft: 45, by the registry models matched to it (OpenAirDocs) - Data sheet PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/2f/86/2f8671565d594e9590aaa7d69b99a430f39a9893c2c25a0d6d558d282a8a926b - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/12294A317703C3D68625720900730FBB.0001 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-740 ## Models (1) As the data sheet lists them. - J4E (Army L-4E) ## What the data sheet says From the PDF's text layer, line by line; tables lose their columns. The PDF is the record. ```text Page No. 1 2 3 Rev. No. 5 4 4 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION A-740 Revision 5 Piper Aircraft, Inc J4E (ARMY L-4E) August 7, 2006 AIRCRAFT SPECIFICATION A-740 Type Certificate Holder Piper Aircraft, Inc. 2926 Piper Drive Vero Beach, Florida 32960 Type Certificate Holder Record The New Piper Aircraft, In c transferred TC A-740 to Piper Aircraft, Inc on August 7, 2006. I - Model J4E (Army L-4E), 2 PCLM, Approved April 28, 1941 Engine Continental A-75-9 (See Item 301 for optional engines) Fuel 73 min. octane aviation gasoline Engine Limits For all operations, 2600 r.p.m. (75 hp.) Airspeed Limits Level flight or climb 100 mph ( 87 Knots) Glide or dive 135 mph (117 Knots) Propeller Limits Range 1 (With Item 101) Static r.p.m. at maximum permissible throttle setting: Not over 2500, not under 2070. No additional tolerance permitted. Diameter: Not over 72 in., not under 70 in. Range 2 Static r.p.m. at maximum permissible throttle setting: Not over 2500, not under 2300. No additional tolerance permitted. Diameter: Not over 70 in., not under 68 in. C. G. Range (+12.9) to (+21.0) Empty Weight C. G. Range (+13.3) to (+20.4) When empty weight C. G. falls within this range, computation of critical fore and aft C. G. positions is unnecessary. Range is not valid for non-standard arrangements. Datum Leading edge of wing Leveling Means Level with 30 inch level (front end 9 in. aft of wing leading edge) against bottom of second rib out with backend blocked down ¼ in. Maximum Weight 1400 lbs. Number of Seats 2 (+19.5) Maximum Baggage 105 lbs. (+43.5) Fuel Capacity 25 gallons: Header tank - 7 gallons (-10.5) and Wing tank - 18 gallons (+23) Oil Capacity 5 quarts (-30) A-740 Page 2 of 3 I - Model J4E (cont'd) Control Surface Movements Elevators 40.5° Up 26.5° Down Elevator Tab 28° Up 40° Down Ailerons 29.5° Up 25.5° Down Rudder 33° Right 32° Left Serial Numbers Eligible 4-1378, 4-1385 and up and all AAF Nos. Use manufacturers' number when available. Required Equipment In addition to the pertinent required basic equipment specified in CAR 4a, the following items of equipment must be installed: Items 101, 102, 103, 104 and 105. Specifications Pertinent to All Models Certification Basis Type Certificate No. 740 (CAR 4a) Production Basis Approved for manufacture of spare parts only under Production Certificate No. 206. Export Eligibility Deleted as of - July 31, 1995 Equipment A plus (+) or minus (-) sign preceding the weight of an item of equipment indicates net weight change when that item is installed. Approval for the installation of all items of equipment listed herein has been obtained by the aircraft manufacturer except those items preceded by an asterisk (*). The asterisk denotes that approval has been obtained by someone other than the aircraft manufacturer. An item marked with an asterisk may not have been manufactured under an FAA monitored or approved quality control system, and therefore attention should be paid to workmanship and conformity with pertinent data called for in this specification. Propellers and Propeller Accessories *1. Propeller - McCauley 1A90 (with A-75 series engines) +9 lbs. (-50) Static r.p.m. at maximum permissible throttle setting: Not over 2440, not under 2340. No additional tolerance permitted. Diameter: Not over 70 in., not under 68.5 in. Placard required: "Avoid continuous e ngine operation between 2030 and 2270 r.p.m." *2. Propeller - McCauley 1A90 (with C-75 series engines) +9 lbs. (-50) Static r.p.m. at maximum permissible throttle setting: Not over 2275, not under 2200. No additional tolerance permitted. Diameter: Not over 71 in., not under 69.5 in. *3. Propeller Sensenich M74CK-2, fixed pitch metal (with A-75 series engines) +21 lbs. (-50) Static r.p.m. at maximum permissible throttle setting: Not over 2440, not under 2340. No additional tolerance permitted. Diameter: Not over 72 in., not under 70 in. *4. Propeller Sensenich M76AK-2, fixed pitch metal (with C-75 series engines) +24 lbs. (-50) Static r.p.m. at maximum permissible throttle setting: Not over 2275, not under 2100. No additional tolerance permitted. Diameter: Not over 74 in., not under 72 in. 101. Propeller - wood (fixed or adjustable pitch) +12 lbs. (-50) Engines and Engine Accessories -- Fuel and Oil Systems 104. Cabin and carburetor heater (Dwg. C-700) 105. Enclosed type engine cowling with mu ffler type exhaust system +29 lbs. (-29) 106. Starter, Delco-Remy No. 50309 (C -75-12 engine) +17 lbs. (-25) 107. Oil cooler, Harrison - 12 plate type (C-75-12 engine) +4 lbs. (-28) 108. Carburetor air filter and scoop a ssembly (C-75-12 engine) +3 lbs. Page 3 of 3 A-740 P *301. Engines (a) Continental A-75-8 -3 lbs. (-27) Engine and propeller limits as for A-75-9 (b) Continental C-75-12 +12 lbs. (-27) Engine Limits For all operations, 2275 r.p.m. (75 hp.) Propeller Limits Static r.p.m. at maximum permissible throttle setting: Not over 2160, not under 2060. No additional tolerance permitted. Diameter: Not over 72 in., not under 70 in. Oil Capacity: 4 quarts 303. Hummer starter installation, Model X +11 lbs. (-8) Landing Gear and Floats 102. 8.00-4 wheels with brakes Goodrich (formerly Hayes) +31 lbs. (+5) 841, 4-ply tires 103. Full swiveling tail wheel, Uniloy GC-15 +4 lbs.(+176) 306. Full swiveling steerable tail wheel, Uniloy GC-158 Neglect weight change 307. Wheel streamlines +8 lbs. (+7) 310. Parking brake +3 lbs. (-5) *312. Skis (Eligible on any airplane of this model provi ded the propeller installation Use actual weight change meets the minimum ground clearance. The maximum weight for the skiplane will be the same as for the corresponding landplane or that shown in parenthesis after ski model, whichever is less). (a) Marston MFS-1600 (maximum 1600 lbs.) (b) Federal SA-2 (maximum 1400 lbs.) (c) Federal SC-1 (maximum 1400 lbs.) (d) Federal SC-2 (maximum 1650 lbs.) (e) Air Transport 1460-580 (maximum 1460 lbs.) (f) Heath 725 (maximum 1450 lbs.) (g) Wesco per Western Aircraft E quipment Company Dwgs. Nos. 12 and 148: (1) A-15 (maximum 1500 lbs.) (2) A-20 or AS-2 (maximum 2000 lbs.) (3) A-25, AS-2A or AS-2B (maximum 2500 lbs.) Electrical Equipment 302. Generator installations, wind-driven (a) General Armature AG-40A (6 volts ) or AG-42A (12 volts) +11 lbs. (+5) (b) Air Associates No. GE-20 (12 volts) +7 lbs. (+5) 313. Battery (a) 6 volt, Reading 324LD or 333 LD (non spillable) +15 lbs. (+16) (b) 12 volt, Willard SYR-7-6 (with box) +15 lbs. (+16) (c) 12 volt, Exide +15 lbs. (+16) 314. Landing light, Grimes retractable +4 lbs. (+15) 316. Generator, Delco-Remy No. A-40099 +10 lbs. (-25) Interior Equipment 304. Miscellaneous instrume nts +10 lbs. (-1) 315. Flares +9 lbs. (+31) Miscellaneous (not listed above) 309. Corrosion proofing +7 lbs. NOTE 1. Current weight and balance report including list of equipment included in certificated empty weight, and loading instructions when necessary, must be in each aircraft at the time of original certification and at all times thereafter (except in the case of air carrier operators having an approved weight control system). NOTE 2. The leading edge of the stabilizer must be set so th at the bolts in the stabilizer yoke attachment fitting are located in the next to the lowest hole. ....END.... ``` ## ADs (10, in force first) - [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 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 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 by registry model (OpenAirDocs) - [Piper J4E](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-j4e): 45 aircraft (registry codes 7100610, 7104216) ## STCs approved under this data sheet (62, first 50) - [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 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 SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.. Alcor LLC - [STC SA5581SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5581SW): Installation of ALCOR true-flow/ totalizer system. Alcor LLC - [STC SA02386AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02386AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems. AeroLED's Holding LLC - [STC SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc. - [STC SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [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 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 SA02268CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02268CH): Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA04032CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04032CH): Install rocker switch assemblies. Electroair Acquisition Corporation - [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 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 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc. - [STC SA02428AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428AK): Installation of a hydraulically actuated ski drag assembly. Northern Airframes LLC - [STC 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 SA02825NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc. - [STC SA02825NY PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%202): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic 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 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 SA738GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA738GL): 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 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 - [STC SA71GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA71GL): Installation of air filters. Brackett Aero Filters Inc. - [STC SA02093AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02093AK): Installation of hourmeter airspeed switch.. Avalaska Inc - [STC SA98CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA98CH): Installation of replacement wing ribs.. Dakota Cub Aircraft - [STC SA2-952](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2-952): Installation of fiberglass covering.. Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA2508SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2508SO): Replacement of Cleveland brake discs, No. 164-67 or 164-167, with Appalachian Accessories' stainless steel brake discs, Part No. 73-67.. Aviation Products, Inc - [STC SA00207AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00207AT): Installation of carbon steel brake discs that have melonite surface treatment, P/N AA-67.. Aviation Products, Inc - [STC SA1-510](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1-510): Installation of Sur-Vent fuel tank filler cap manufactured.. Puccinelli Frances V - [STC SA1626NM PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1626NM%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics Int'l Digital EGT/CHT Instruments and accessories. (201 Series). Electronics International - [STC SA5159NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5159NM): Installation of chip detector system.. Northwest Aircraft Inc - [STC SA5755NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5755NM): Installation of a propeller anti theft device.. Davis Ray G - [STC SA2147CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2147CE): Operation of airplane on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index and leaded automotive gasoline, 88 minimum antiknock index (RON +MON)/2. Intermixing with aviation gasoline also approved. Petersen Aviation Inc All 62: https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-740/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.