| Tail Number / N-Number | N38638 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J5A |
| Year Built | 1941 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 5-1024 |
| 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 | Partnership |
| Owner Name | COX HERBERT V |
| Other Names |
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| Street | PO BOX 382 |
| City | LOCUST GROVE |
| State | GA |
| Zip Code | 30248-0382 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Henry County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1955-08-01 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2014-12-23 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-07-27 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51072166 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A47476 |