Piper J5 Cub Cruiser
294 on the U.S. register across 4 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1940 to 1999; half of them date from 1941 or earlier. Texas has the most (26). 23% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
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About the J5 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Cont Motor A&C75 Series (129), Cont Motor C85 Series (55), Lycoming 0-235 Series (37)
- Seats
- 3
- Cruise speed
- about 77 mph
- Maker on the register
- Piper
- Registered
- earliest certificate September 17, 1964; newest September 25, 2026
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 · 78 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: Van Wagner Aerial Media LLC · Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum
Accident history NTSB records · 39 cases since 1982, 7 fatal
The 8 most recent of 39 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 J5 Cub Cruiser aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
294 as of October 2, 2026, counting 4 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Piper J5s?
Texas, with 26.
Who owns the Piper J5?
23% 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 · 5 J5B (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N38251 | Piper J5B |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2026-07-26 | Valid |
| N54459 | Piper J5B |
Kingdom Air Corps Sutton, Alaska |
Standard | 2025-03-19 | Valid |
| N40986 | Piper J5B |
Air America INC Stow, Massachusetts |
Standard | 2014-04-29 | Valid |
| N40875 | Piper J5B |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 1995-01-27 | Valid |
| N40720 | Piper J5B |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 1985-12-17 | Valid |