Piper J4 Cub Coupe
197 on the U.S. register across 6 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1938 to 1955; half of them date from 1940 or earlier. Texas has the most (23). 18% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the J4 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Cont Motor A&C65 Series (97), Cont Motor A&C75 Series (49), Cont Motor C85 Series (25)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 75 mph
- Maker on the register
- Piper
- Registered
- earliest certificate February 17, 1972; newest December 11, 2025
Where they are owner's state
Texas23Minnesota13New York11Ohio10Florida10Colorado10Pennsylvania9Idaho8California8Illinois6Wisconsin5Virginia5
Who owns them registrant type
Individual136 (69%)Co-owned25 (13%)LLC18 (9%)Corporation14 (7%)Partnership3 (2%)Non-citizen corporation1 (0.5%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 44 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid194 (98%)Pending2 (1%)Sale reported1 (0.5%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard185 (94%)None on file10 (5%)Experimental2 (1%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum2Horst Aviation LLC2Daphna INC2Woodstock Pilots Club INC1Waukecub INC1Tsidjs LLC1Three Doc'S #2 LLC1Shamrock Aviation LLC1Schulz Michael Alan1Rockdale Flying Tigers INC1Rebransco LLC1Piper Aviation Museum Foundation1
Fleet pages: Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum · Horst Aviation LLC · Daphna INC · Shamrock Aviation LLC · Piper Aviation Museum Foundation
Accident history NTSB records · 12 cases since 1982, 2 fatal
2023-08-22CEN23LA378 · J4 N6581H · accident near Cleburne, TX · no injuries
2021-05-30CEN21LA242 · J4A N8501Z · accident near Omaha, NE · minor injuries
2018-11-30GAA19CA089 · J4 N27838 · accident near Forest, VA · no injuries
2009-10-24WPR10CA031 · J4 N24536 · accident near El Cajon, CA · no injuries
2005-05-16ATL05CA080 · J4E N35920 · accident near Akron, AL · no injuries
2002-03-28NYC02LA077 · J4A N27838 · accident near Cincinnati, OH · no injuries
1999-03-14CHI99LA107 · J4A N30412 · accident near Howell, MI · no injuries
1994-06-30FTW94LA215 · J4A N30342 · accident near Granite Shoals, TX · no injuries
The 8 most recent of 12 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Piper J4 Cub Coupe aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
197 as of October 2, 2026, counting 6 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Piper J4s?
Texas, with 23.
Who owns the Piper J4?
18% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 45 J4E (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N35428 | Piper J4E |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2025-04-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N35979 | Piper J4E |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2024-05-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N38181 | Piper J4E |
Individual owner Wyoming |
Standard | 2024-03-03 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N38090 | Piper J4E |
Individual owner Maine |
Standard | 2024-01-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N35695 | Piper J4E |
Individual owner Georgia |
Standard | 2022-10-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N35886 | Piper J4E |
Individual owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2021-04-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N35903 | Piper J4E |
Individual owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2021-04-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N40988 | Piper J4E |
Individual owner Oklahoma |
Standard | 2021-01-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N37996 | Piper J4E |
Co-owned owner Ohio |
Standard | 2020-09-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N35897 | Piper J4E |
Individual owner Texas |
None on file | 2020-09-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N37974 | Piper J4E |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2020-01-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N35887 | Piper J4E |
Individual owner Tennessee |
Standard | 2020-01-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N38196 | Piper J4E |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Standard | 2019-04-17 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N35988 | Piper J4E |
Individual owner North Carolina |
Standard | 2019-04-08 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N38880 | Piper J4E |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2018-12-26 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N35984 | Piper J4E |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2018-07-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N35598 | Piper J4E |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2018-06-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N35698 | Piper J4E |
Individual owner North Dakota |
Standard | 2017-07-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N38153 | Piper J4E |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2016-11-04 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N35908 | Piper J4E |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2015-10-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N35814 | Piper J4E |
Co-owned owner Colorado |
Standard | 2015-08-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N35985 | Piper J4E |
Co-owned owner Colorado |
Standard | 2015-08-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N35991 | Piper J4E |
Co-owned owner Colorado |
Standard | 2015-08-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N37991 | Piper J4E |
Individual owner Wyoming |
Standard | 2015-07-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N488XH | Piper J4E |
Individual owner Ohio |
None on file | 2013-09-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N35729 | Piper J4E |
Co-owned owner South Dakota |
Standard | 2012-11-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N38185 | Piper J4E |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2012-07-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N41153 | Piper J4E |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 2012-07-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N41058 | Piper J4E |
Waukecub INC Waukesha, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2012-04-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N37994 | Piper J4E |
Individual owner Idaho |
Standard | 2011-10-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N35992 | Piper J4E |
Individual owner Montana |
Standard | 2010-09-27 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N35999 | Piper J4E |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2010-08-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N35906 | Piper J4E |
Individual owner Texas |
None on file | 2007-08-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N40696 | Piper J4E |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2006-08-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N41065 | Piper J4E |
Co-owned owner Nebraska |
Standard | 2005-03-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N37982 | Piper J4E |
Mt Air LLC Erie, Colorado |
Standard | 2005-03-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N35901 | Piper J4E |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2003-04-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N35920 | Piper J4E |
Individual owner Alabama |
Standard | 2003-04-14 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N56599 | Piper J4E |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2002-07-22 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N38187 | Piper J4E |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2001-08-28 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N35916 | Piper J4E |
Individual owner Indiana |
Standard | 2000-11-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N38080 | Piper J4E |
Individual owner Idaho |
Standard | 1998-03-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N41213 | Piper J4E |
Co-owned owner Idaho |
Standard | 1998-02-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N35986 | Piper J4E |
Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 1996-12-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N40792 | Piper J4E |
Schulz Michael Alan Upland, California |
Standard | 1990-04-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |