| Tail Number / N-Number | N38498 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J5A |
| Year Built | 1941 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 5-984 |
| 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-235 SERIES |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 115 hp (86 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 77 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | HINCKLEY DAVID D |
| Street | 802 CHATHAM RD |
| City | BELTON |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 76513-6708 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Bell County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Multiple |
| Airworthiness Date | 1960-12-15 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-04-04 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-01-26 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51066732 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A46DDA |