N37996 - 1941 Piper J4E Aircraft Registration

J4

1941 PIPER J4E

Aircraft Description

N37996 is a 1941 Piper J4E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Birkhold Craig A in Napoleon, OH. The registration certificate was issued on September 16, 2020. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N37996 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A458EC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N37996 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 N37996. 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
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 16, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
BIRKHOLD CRAIG A
Address
R053 COUNTY ROAD 15
City
NAPOLEON
State / Zip Code
Ohio43545-7961
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85 SERIES
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51054354
Mode S Code (Hex)
A458EC

Additional Details

Registration
N37996
Serial Number
4-1489
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
00520204

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC