| Tail Number / N-Number | N23161 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J3C-50 |
| Year Built | 1939 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 2943 |
| 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 | C85 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 85 hp (63 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 67 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | HILLIS MICHAEL S |
| Street | PO BOX 956 |
| City | ELIZABETH |
| State | CO |
| Zip Code | 80107-0956 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Elbert County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1961-04-24 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2009-01-29 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-06-12 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50407573 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A20F7B |