| Tail Number / N-Number | N42048 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J3C-65 |
| Year Built | 1941 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 7935 |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | C85-12 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 85 hp (63 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 67 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | HENCK MARK E |
| Street | 67 LAWER HENCK LN |
| City | INDIANA |
| State | PA |
| Zip Code | 15701-6155 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Indiana County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2015-09-27 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-02-09 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-09-09 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51177244 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A4FEA4 |