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Piper J5A on the US registry.
268 registered single-engine airplanes, from the FAA's October 8, 2026 release.
There are 268 Piper J5A aircraft on the US registry, and 99% have a valid registration. Registered examples were built between 1938 and 1999; the median year is 1941. Texas has the most (25, 9%). 23% are registered to companies, partnerships or government rather than individuals. 3 received a new registration certificate in the last 90 days. 1 were deregistered in the last 12 months.
Specs from the FAA reference file: single-engine airplane, 3 seats, 1 engine, piston engine type.
Where Piper J5A aircraft are registered
Top 10 states by registrant address.
By year built
Aircraft with a recorded year of manufacture, by decade.
Who registers them
Registrant type on the registration.
Engines on the registry
Most common engines recorded for this model.
| Engine | Aircraft |
|---|---|
| Cont Motor A&C75 Series | 129 |
| Cont Motor C85 Series | 54 |
| Lycoming 0-235 Series | 23 |
Latest registration certificates
Most recent certificate issue dates. Individual owners' names are not shown.
| N-number | Year | Location | Registrant | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N35412 | 1941 | Montgomery, TX | Not shown (individual) | Oct 5, 2026 |
| N3762U | 1941 | Ethridge, TN | Not shown (individual) | Sep 25, 2026 |
| N30270 | 1940 | Ashland, OR | Luminair INC | Aug 26, 2026 |
| N4441P | – | Valdez, AK | Not shown (individual) | Jul 7, 2026 |
| N30520 | – | Willow, AK | Not shown (individual) | Jul 1, 2026 |
| N41356 | – | Fairbanks, AK | Not shown (individual) | Jun 25, 2026 |
| N30768 | 1940 | Hastings, NY | Not shown (individual) | Apr 19, 2026 |
| N41156 | 1941 | Dover, DE | Ruach Ministry | Mar 11, 2026 |
| N38408 | 1941 | Anchorage, AK | Not shown (individual) | Dec 16, 2025 |
| N28084 | 1940 | Fallon, NV | Not shown (individual) | Nov 20, 2025 |
Source: FAA Releasable Aircraft Database, release of October 8, 2026. Counts include aircraft on the US civil registry and exclude reserved or unassigned N-numbers. Not an official FAA record. Not affiliated with the FAA. How we count.
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