| Tail Number / N-Number | N21696 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J4A |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 4-481 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | A&C65 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 65 hp (48 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 75 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | PETERSON CRISTOPHER M |
| Street | 14615 MORRIS RD SE |
| City | YELM |
| State | WA |
| Zip Code | 98597-9187 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Thurston County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1962-09-18 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-01-15 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50351576 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A1D37E |