N83845 - 1940 Piper-crockett J-4A Aircraft Registration

J4

1940 PIPER-CROCKETT J-4A

Aircraft Description

N83845 is a 1940 Piper-crockett J-4A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Johnson Walter R in Chuckey, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 11, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on May 6, 2021. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C85 SERIES engine producing 85 horsepower, N83845 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB7914 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N83845 was last updated on May 12, 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 1 Piper-crockett 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 N83845. 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
1940
Manufacturer
PIPER-CROCKETT
Model
J-4A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
J4J-4 Cub Coupe
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 11, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 6, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
JOHNSON WALTER R
Address
1590 EARNEST RD
City
CHUCKEY
State / Zip Code
Tennessee37641-6015
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)
52674424
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB7914

Additional Details

Registration
N83845
Serial Number
6-1529
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00923171

Data Source

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

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