| Tail Number / N-Number | N40896 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J5A |
| Year Built | 1941 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 5-1197 |
| 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 | Partnership |
| Owner Name | RED OAK FLYING CLUB |
| Street | 160 OLIVER LN |
| City | CABOT |
| State | AR |
| Zip Code | 72023-7565 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Lonoke County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-07-05 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2008-09-12 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-11-15 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51147013 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A4CE0B |