| Tail Number / N-Number | N31017 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J3F-65 |
| Year Built | 1962 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 5257 |
| 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 | FRANKLIN |
| Engine Model | 4AC176B SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 65 hp (48 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 67 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | HICKS PAUL G |
| Street | 1072 W COUNTY ROAD 800 N |
| City | LIZTON |
| State | IN |
| Zip Code | 46149-9335 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Hendricks County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2015-10-20 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-08-30 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50644554 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A3496C |