N35897 - Piper J4E Aircraft Registration

J4

PIPER J4E

Aircraft Description

N35897 is a Piper J4E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Delavan Emery L Jr in Castroville, TX. The registration certificate was issued on September 2, 2020. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A40638 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N35897 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.4319, -98.8729 on February 28, 2026. The FAA registry record for N35897 was last updated on March 17, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Piper J-4 Cub Coupe, America's first successful side-by-side training aircraft, revolutionized flight instruction in the late 1930s by offering improved instructor-student communication over traditional tandem seating arrangements. First flown in 1938, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane that seated two occupants side-by-side with an enclosed cabin. Spanning 35 feet 3 inches with a 65-75 horsepower Continental engine, approximately 1,250 were built by Piper Aircraft Company before production ended in December 1941. AviatorDB tracks 48,285 Piper aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is J4.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N35897. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
J4E
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
J4J-4 Cub Coupe
Cruise Speed
75 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 2, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
DELAVAN EMERY L JR
Address
10500 AIRPORT RD BOX 2
City
CASTROVILLE
State / Zip Code
Texas78009-5311
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51003070
Mode S Code (Hex)
A40638

Additional Details

Registration
N35897
Serial Number
4-1427
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
March 17, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00113642

Last Known Position

Date
February 28, 2026 (UTC 15:06:37)
Airport
Latitude
29.43187
Longitude
-98.872886

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC