| Tail Number / N-Number | N3042 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J4A |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 4-1190 |
| 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) |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Average Cruising Speed | 75 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | POTTER EVERETT A |
| Street | 8020 30TH AVE NW |
| City | LANSFORD |
| State | ND |
| Zip Code | 58750-9746 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Bottineau County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2008-12-05 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-09-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50630314 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A330CC |