| Tail Number / N-Number | N40870 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J5A |
| Year Built | 1941 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 5-1175 |
| 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 | KALB BRIAN L |
| Street | 3134 CAREY RD |
| City | BLOOMVILLE |
| State | OH |
| Zip Code | 44818-9339 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Seneca County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1963-05-02 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2021-05-06 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-05-06 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51146677 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A4CDBF |