| Tail Number / N-Number | N42782 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J3C-85 |
| Year Built | 1945 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 15096 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Not 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 | C90 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 95 hp (71 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 67 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | BUTCHER MIKE O |
| Street | PO BOX 520405 |
| City | BIG LAKE |
| State | AK |
| Zip Code | 99652-0405 |
| Region | Alaskan |
| County | Bethel Census Area |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-07-14 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1993-12-10 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-09-28 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51214453 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A5192B |