| Tail Number / N-Number | N38542 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J3F-65 |
| Year Built | 1941 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 7110 |
| 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 | FRANKLIN |
| Engine Model | 4AC176B SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 65 hp (48 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 67 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | LISZKA STANLEY M |
| Street | 148 BANDY RD |
| City | JAMESTOWN |
| State | PA |
| Zip Code | 16134 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Mercer County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-03-10 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1992-11-12 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-06-15 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51070334 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A470DC |