| Tail Number / N-Number | N42516 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J3C-65 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 14789 |
| 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) |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Average Cruising Speed | 67 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MASON ALVIN W |
| Street | 817 FINCHLEY DR |
| City | JUSTIN |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 76247-2250 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Denton County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1955-09-23 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2021-02-20 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-01 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-02-29 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51210314 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A510CC |