| Tail Number / N-Number | N31071 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J5A |
| Year Built | 1940 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 5-305 |
| 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 | A80 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 80 hp (60 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 77 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | WILKINS RAYMOND E |
| Street | 2550 LILAC ST |
| City | OSCEOLA |
| State | IA |
| Zip Code | 50213-8129 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Clarke County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1961-10-24 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-09-02 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-04-13 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50645070 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A34A38 |