| Tail Number / N-Number | N30648 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J5A |
| Year Built | 1940 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 5-227 |
| 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 | BONGARD FRED |
| Street | PO BOX 4059 |
| City | TORRANCE |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 90510-4059 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-04-21 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1998-05-13 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-02-21 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50634241 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A338A1 |