| Tail Number / N-Number | N26040 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J-3 |
| Year Built | 1939 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 3982 |
| 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 | 56 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | BROWN BRAD A |
| Street | 3286 LAKE GEORGE RD |
| City | LEONARD |
| State | MI |
| Zip Code | 48367-2122 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Oakland County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Multiple |
| Airworthiness Date | 1967-07-21 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2018-09-18 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-04-11 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50500772 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A281FA |