| Tail Number / N-Number | N40720 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J5B |
| Year Built | 1941 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 5-1152 |
| 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 | 0-235 SERIES |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 115 hp (86 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 77 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | LUTHE CARL E |
| Street | 52008 STATE HIGHWAY 251 |
| City | AUSTIN |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 55912-5760 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Mower County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1955-12-05 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1985-12-17 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-11-24 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51144531 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A4C959 |