| Tail Number / N-Number | N38648 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J5A |
| Year Built | 1941 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 5-1033 |
| 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 | BERANEK JIM |
| Street | PO BOX 593 |
| City | COTTAGE GROVE |
| State | OR |
| Zip Code | 97424 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Lane County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-03-23 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1982-07-24 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-08-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51072231 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A47499 |