N37974 - 1941 Piper J4E Aircraft Registration

J4

1941 PIPER J4E

Aircraft Description

N37974 is a 1941 Piper J4E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Houston Dustin Lee in Wray, CO. The registration certificate was issued on January 30, 2020. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C75 SERIES engine producing 75 horsepower, N37974 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A458A4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N37974 was last updated on January 22, 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 N37974. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 30, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
HOUSTON DUSTIN LEE
Address
35745 CRDD75
City
WRAY
State / Zip Code
Colorado80758
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)
51054244
Mode S Code (Hex)
A458A4

Additional Details

Registration
N37974
Serial Number
4-1505
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00880194

Data Source

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

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