| Tail Number / N-Number | N38456 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J-3 |
| Year Built | 1941 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 7029 |
| 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 | 56 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MCWHORTER WILLIAM L |
| Street | 497 BLUE GRASS TRL |
| City | NEWPORT |
| State | VA |
| Zip Code | 24128-3501 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Giles County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2000-07-21 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2001-03-16 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51066514 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A46D4C |