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
Who owns them registrant type
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
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum · Horst Aviation LLC · Daphna INC · Shamrock Aviation LLC · Piper Aviation Museum Foundation
Accident history NTSB
Each aircraft's own page already shows its NTSB accident and incident record. The model-wide record (accidents per year, fatal and non-fatal, against the number registered) is being added; it will appear here.
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 · 9 J4F (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N30810 | Piper J4F |
Cecs LLC Lakewood, New York |
Standard | 2024-06-04 | Valid |
| N28217 | Piper J4F |
Rebransco LLC Mitchell, South Dakota |
Standard | 2023-06-21 | Valid |
| N33287 | Piper J4F |
Flying Yankee Champs LLC East Granby, Connecticut |
Standard | 2022-01-15 | Valid |
| N26957 | Piper J4F |
Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation Georgetown, Delaware |
Standard | 2017-02-14 | Valid |
| N6597Z | Piper J4F |
Horst Aviation LLC New Holland, Pennsylvania |
None on file | 2011-04-12 | Valid |
| N33090 | Piper J4F |
Bavarian Barnstormers INC North Fort Myers, Florida |
Standard | 2009-08-18 | Valid |
| N28202 | Piper J4F |
G & D Leasing LLC Tempe, Arizona |
Standard | 2006-05-31 | Valid |
| N28205 | Piper J4F |
Individual owner Ohio |
Standard | 2004-07-21 | Valid |
| N27891 | Piper J4F |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 1978-04-11 | Valid |