| Tail Number / N-Number | N42709 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J3C-65 |
| Year Built | 1945 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 15007 |
| 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 | Individual |
| Owner Name | FREED RICHARD H |
| Street | 5153 N M 140 |
| City | WATERVLIET |
| State | MI |
| Zip Code | 49098-8701 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Berrien County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1957-06-05 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2012-05-22 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-12-19 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51214032 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A5181A |