| Tail Number / N-Number | N42511 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J-3C |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 14783 |
| 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 | 54 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | BLACKBURN JAMES M TRUSTEE |
| Street | PO BOX 86 |
| City | NELIGH |
| State | NE |
| Zip Code | 68756-0086 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Antelope County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1945-11-20 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2000-01-03 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-11-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51210307 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A510C7 |