| Tail Number / N-Number | N38048 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J5A |
| Year Built | 1941 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 5-854 |
| 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 | A&C75 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 75 hp (56 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 77 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | THIEL ROGER N |
| Street | 650 WHARF ST SW # 88 |
| City | WASHINGTON |
| State | DC |
| Zip Code | 20024 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | District of Columbia |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-02-13 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1982-01-18 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-12-12 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51057117 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A45E4F |