N35979 - 1941 Piper J4E Aircraft Registration

J4

1941 PIPER J4E

Aircraft Description

N35979 is a 1941 Piper J4E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sword Scott B in Sublimity, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 3, 2025. The registration certificate was issued on May 16, 2024. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C75 SERIES engine producing 75 horsepower, N35979 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A409AB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N35979 was last updated on May 16, 2024. 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 N35979. 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
1941
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
October 3, 2025
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 16, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
SWORD SCOTT B
Address
15186 WALDO HILLS DR SE
City
SUBLIMITY
State / Zip Code
Oregon97385-9742
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C75 SERIES
Horsepower
75 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51004653
Mode S Code (Hex)
A409AB

Additional Details

Registration
N35979
Serial Number
41459
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2031
Last Action Date
May 16, 2024
Last Update Date
May 16, 2024
Unique ID
00100038

Data Source

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

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