| Tail Number / N-Number | N38748 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J-3 |
| Year Built | 1941 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 7222 |
| 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-145B SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 65 hp (48 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 56 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Co-Ownership |
| Owner Name | MATTHEWS FRANKLIN L |
| Other Names |
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| Street | PO BOX 246 |
| City | MC ALPIN |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 32062-0246 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Suwannee County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-05-11 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1997-01-17 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-11-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51074120 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A47850 |