| Tail Number / N-Number | N38797 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J3L-65 |
| Year Built | 1941 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 7274 |
| 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 | 0-145A SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 55 hp (41 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 67 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | HOPKINS ELIZABETH REEVES |
| Street | 505 E TRIPP RD |
| City | SUNNYVALE |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 75182-3208 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Dallas County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1992-04-02 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-02-17 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-10-23 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51074376 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A478FE |