| Tail Number / N-Number | N27171 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J5A |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 5-39 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | A&C75 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 75 hp (56 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 77 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | REYN/CRAFT WILDSIDE AVIATION LLC |
| Street | 23260 FRANKIE LN |
| City | ATHENS |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 62613-7622 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Menard County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1959-10-13 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-08-18 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-03-13 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50526632 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A2AD9A |