| Tail Number / N-Number | N38830 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J3L-65 |
| Year Built | 1941 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 7317 |
| 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 | 67 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | JESSEN DENNIS H |
| Street | 4845 9TH AVE SW |
| City | PEQUOT LAKES |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 56472-2201 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Crow Wing County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1957-05-10 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1979-10-15 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-08-19 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51075734 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A47BDC |