| Tail Number / N-Number | N42896 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J3C-65 |
| Year Built | 1945 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 15231 |
| 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 | 0-200 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 100 hp (75 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 67 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Co-Ownership |
| Owner Name | VAUGHN MICHAEL R |
| Other Names |
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| Street | 835 TANGLEWOOD DR |
| City | CHARLESTON |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 61920-9023 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Coles County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1995-06-05 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2013-04-08 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-01-06 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51216411 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A51D09 |