| Tail Number / N-Number | N20096 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J-2 |
| Year Built | 1937 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 1896 |
| 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 | A40 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 40 hp (30 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 59 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | HIGLEY RICK |
| Street | PO BOX 11 |
| City | BASEHOR |
| State | KS |
| Zip Code | 66007-0011 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Leavenworth County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-05-06 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1988-03-08 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-08-25 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50312665 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A195B5 |