| Tail Number / N-Number | N40683 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J5A |
| Year Built | 1941 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 51113 |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | A&C75 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 75 hp (56 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 77 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | WINHEIM GEORGE F |
| Street | 27527 RIDGE RD |
| City | KEOSAUQUA |
| State | IA |
| Zip Code | 52565-8379 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Van Buren County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1962-03-09 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-11-15 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-08-21 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51143167 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A4C677 |