| Tail Number / N-Number | N40986 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J5B |
| Year Built | 1941 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 5-1220 |
| 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 | O&GO-145C SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 75 hp (56 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 77 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | AIR AMERICA INC |
| Street | 84 BOXBORO RD |
| City | STOW |
| State | MA |
| Zip Code | 01775-1159 |
| Region | New England |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1955-08-26 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2014-04-29 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51150637 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A4D19F |