| Tail Number / N-Number | N42399 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J-3C |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 14658 |
| 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 | 54 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | BYNUM JERRY R |
| Street | 6970 NORTH US HWY 277 |
| City | SAN ANGELO |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 76905 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Tom Green County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1976-02-27 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1983-11-23 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-05-18 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51205171 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A50A79 |