| Tail Number / N-Number | N38196 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J4E |
| Year Built | 1941 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 4-1566 |
| 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&C75 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 75 hp (56 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 75 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | BROWN TRAVIS E |
| Street | 22 PEAR TREE LN |
| City | LEICESTER |
| State | NC |
| Zip Code | 28748-5500 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1955-08-02 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-04-17 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-11-27 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51061263 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A462B3 |