| Tail Number / N-Number | N32597 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J4A |
| Year Built | 1940 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 4-1291 |
| 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 | A&C65 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 65 hp (48 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 75 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | WILKS THOMAS M |
| Street | 980 S BETTINA WAY |
| City | WASILLA |
| State | AK |
| Zip Code | 99623-9270 |
| Region | Alaskan |
| County | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-07-13 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2011-08-04 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-05-24 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50702226 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A38496 |