| Tail Number / N-Number | N3976M |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-12 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 12-2859 |
| 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) |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Average Cruising Speed | 82 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | DICKINSON WILLIAM S |
| Street | PO BOX 134 |
| City | GARYSBURG |
| State | NC |
| Zip Code | 27831-0134 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Northampton County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-10-01 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-09-10 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-04-15 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51120000 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A4A000 |