| Tail Number / N-Number | N40685 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J5A |
| Year Built | 1941 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 51117 |
| 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 | C85 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 85 hp (63 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 77 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | PIERCE JAMES C |
| Street | 2045 FAULK DR |
| City | TALLAHASSEE |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 32303 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Leon County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-07-16 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1969-11-21 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-10-29 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51143171 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A4C679 |