| Tail Number / N-Number | N27198 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J5A |
| Year Built | 1940 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 5-45 |
| 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 | A80 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 80 hp (60 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 77 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | EAA CHAPTER 1218 |
| Street | 810 BRYAN ST |
| City | WILLOW SPRINGS |
| State | MO |
| Zip Code | 65793-3475 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Howell County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1955-07-21 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-05-15 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-12-28 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50526747 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A2ADE7 |