N6597Z - Piper J4F Aircraft Registration

J4

PIPER J4F

Aircraft Description

N6597Z is a Piper J4F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Horst Aviation LLC in New Holland, PA. The registration certificate was issued on April 12, 2011. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8B18E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N6597Z was last updated on October 20, 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 N6597Z. 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
J4F
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
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 12, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
HORST AVIATION LLC
Address
110 SHORT ST
City
NEW HOLLAND
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania17557-1515
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
52130616
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8B18E

Additional Details

Registration
N6597Z
Serial Number
4-1150
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
October 20, 2023
Unique ID
00238328

Data Source

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

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