| Tail Number / N-Number | N397PA |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J5A |
| Year Built | 1940 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 5-397 |
| 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | O-290-D |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 130 hp (97 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 77 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | STELZLE SCOTT A |
| Street | 155 FRONTIER WAY |
| City | TEMPLETON |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 93465-9339 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | San Luis Obispo County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2009-01-13 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2022-02-02 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-02-02 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51117020 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A49E10 |