| Tail Number / N-Number | N42959 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J-3 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 15318 |
| 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&C75 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 75 hp (56 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 56 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | DICKERSON VERNON B |
| Street | 141 BALL AIRPORT RD |
| City | LOUISBURG |
| State | NC |
| Zip Code | 27549-7748 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Franklin County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1961-06-12 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-02-12 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-09-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51220067 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A52037 |