| Tail Number / N-Number | N42166 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J3C-65 |
| Year Built | 1945 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 14401 |
| 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 | 0-235 SERIES |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 115 hp (86 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 67 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SNYDER JON |
| Street | 2309 CUMBERLAND AVE |
| City | CHARLOTTE |
| State | NC |
| Zip Code | 28203-6013 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Mecklenburg County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1972-06-27 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2023-01-31 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-02-09 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51201237 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A5029F |