| Tail Number / N-Number | N30971 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J4A |
| Year Built | 1940 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 4-1249 |
| 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) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | C85-12 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 85 hp (63 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 75 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | HILL KEVIN J |
| Street | 5863 SCENIC ACRES RD |
| City | AURORA |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 55705-8522 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2009-03-07 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2007-01-10 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-03-02 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50642050 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A34428 |