| Tail Number / N-Number | N40696 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J4E |
| Year Built | 1941 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 4-1598 |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | A&C75 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 75 hp (56 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 75 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | GEORGE GARY D |
| Street | 20503 FIELDTREE DR |
| City | HUMBLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 77338-2213 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Harris County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1955-07-27 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2006-08-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-12-26 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51143235 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A4C69D |