| Tail Number / N-Number | N42585 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J-3 |
| Year Built | 1945 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 14866 |
| 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 | 56 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | ENGEL STEPHEN J |
| Street | 5285 SPRUCE TRL |
| City | PLYMOUTH |
| State | IN |
| Zip Code | 46563-8834 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Marshall County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1955-12-11 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2010-09-22 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-12-10 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51210700 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A511C0 |