| Tail Number / N-Number | N27043 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J3C-65 |
| Year Built | 1940 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 4318 |
| 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 | 67 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | BILBEN STEVE W |
| Street | ISLAND VIEW RT BOX 352 |
| City | INTL FALLS |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 56649 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Koochiching County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1970-05-14 |
| Last Action Date | 1977-01-14 |
| Status | Certificate of Registration has been revoked |
| Mode S Code | 50524574 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A2A97C |