| Tail Number / N-Number | N40817 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J3L-65 |
| Year Built | 1941 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 7512 |
| 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-145B SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 65 hp (48 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 67 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SMITH BRANT P |
| Street | 10431 N CHRISTIAN RIDGE RD |
| City | PALMER |
| State | AK |
| Zip Code | 99645-9277 |
| Region | Alaskan |
| County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-01-14 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2023-02-13 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-02-13 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51146364 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A4CCF4 |