| Tail Number / N-Number | N42509 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J3C-65 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 14781 |
| 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 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 85 hp (63 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 67 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | LAKE PLACID FLYER LLC |
| Street | 3950 PLACID VIEW DR |
| City | LAKE PLACID |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 33852-5044 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Highlands County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Multiple |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-02-10 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2022-01-18 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-01-18 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51210254 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A510AC |