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N109N V

Piper J4 · 1939 · Cornell, IL

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N109N is a 1939 Piper J4 (serial 4-716), registered to Biggest Edward J (individual) in Cornell, IL. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires July 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from May 1956 (70 years ago). It carries a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine rated at 65 hp, the engine on 64% of registered Piper J4s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A0274F. It is one of 15 Piper J4 aircraft on the FAA registry. Biggest Edward J holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Biggest Edward J
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Cornell, IL
Serial number
4-716
Year built
1939 · 87 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A0274F · 50023517 octal
Certificate issued
Jul 31, 2017
Airworthiness date
May 21, 1956
Last FAA activity
Dec 8, 2023
Registration expires
Jul 31, 2027
FAA region
Central

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
65 hp
Power per seat
33 hp
FAA engine code
17003

9 of the 14 registered Piper J4 carry this engine (64%), across 4 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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ICAO24: a0274f
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 7100602

Piper J4
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 65 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17003

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: A&C65 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 65 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N109N
Serial Number: 4-716
Year Manufactured: 1939
ACFTREF Code: 7100602
Engine Code: 17003
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50023517
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A0274F

Registrant

Biggest Edward J
Individual
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14121 E 2600 North Rd
Cornell, IL, 613199462
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 31, 2017
Airworthiness May 21, 1956
Expiration Jul 31, 2027
Last Activity Dec 8, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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