| Tail Number / N-Number | N42478 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J3C-65 |
| Year Built | 1945 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 14747 |
| 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 | A&C65 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 65 hp (48 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 67 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SEYMOUR ROBIN |
| Street | 6009 LITTLE OAK LN |
| City | WOODLAND HILLS |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 91367 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Yolo County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1962-08-14 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1990-01-12 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-05-09 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51206751 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A50DE9 |