| Tail Number / N-Number | N27972 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J5A |
| Year Built | 1940 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 5-69 |
| 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 | C90 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 95 hp (71 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 77 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | DEMPSEY BRIAN L |
| Street | 824 CEDARCROFT DR |
| City | MILLERSVILLE |
| State | MD |
| Zip Code | 21108-2140 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Anne Arundel County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-03-20 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2013-07-09 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-02-19 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50545523 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A2CB53 |