| Tail Number / N-Number | N40713 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J5A |
| Year Built | 1941 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 5-1147 |
| 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 | ENGLER WILLIAM O |
| Street | 1876 FILION RD |
| City | FILION |
| State | MI |
| Zip Code | 48432 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Huron County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1957-01-28 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1994-04-18 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-06-11 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51144471 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A4C939 |