| Tail Number / N-Number | N38420 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J5A |
| Year Built | 1941 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 5-970 |
| 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 | COWIE LELAND K |
| Street | 31757 HONEY LOCUST RD |
| City | JONESBURG |
| State | MO |
| Zip Code | 63351-2430 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Warren County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1959-08-25 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1978-04-11 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-08-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51066335 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A46CDD |