N79H - Piper J4 Aircraft Registration

J4

PIPER J4

Aircraft Description

N79H is a Piper J4, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sherman John H in Lisle, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 9, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on September 7, 2023. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N79H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAB65B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N79H was last updated on September 7, 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 N79H. 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
J4
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 9, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 7, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
SHERMAN JOHN H
Address
45 CEMETARY RD
City
LISLE
State / Zip Code
New York13797-1225
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C65 SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52533133
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAB65B

Additional Details

Registration
N79H
Serial Number
4-748
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2030
Last Action Date
September 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00315070

Data Source

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

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