| Tail Number / N-Number | N32852 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J-3 |
| Year Built | 1940 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 5661 |
| 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-145B SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 65 hp (48 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 56 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | GILLILAND DON A |
| Street | 2245 W ELM ST |
| City | LAPORTE |
| State | IN |
| Zip Code | 46350-6310 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | LaPorte County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1955-07-02 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2023-02-12 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-02-12 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration from a Trainee |
| Mode S Code | 50707452 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A38F2A |