| Tail Number / N-Number | N42740 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J3C-65 |
| Year Built | 1945 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 15042 |
| 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 | 67 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | JENNINGS GARY D II |
| Street | 7836 FICQUETTE RD |
| City | WINDERMERE |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 34786-6904 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Orange County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-01-02 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2013-03-15 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-10-25 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51214235 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A5189D |