| Tail Number / N-Number | N42930 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J3C-65 |
| Year Built | 1945 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 15289 |
| 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-65-8 |
| 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 | HILL JAMES A |
| Street | 5281 19TH AVE |
| City | MOUNT AUBURN |
| State | IA |
| Zip Code | 52313-9603 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Benton County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2012-06-14 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2012-03-21 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-02-13 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51217750 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A51FE8 |