| Tail Number / N-Number | N31028 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J3L-65 |
| Year Built | 1940 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 5266 |
| 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 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 85 hp (63 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 67 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | PENNY ROBERT C III TRUSTEE |
| Street | 10996 HIGHWAY 52 |
| City | VERSAILLES |
| State | MO |
| Zip Code | 65084-4916 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Morgan County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2000-09-20 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-08-29 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-03-24 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50644620 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A34990 |