| Tail Number / N-Number | N4642H |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-17 |
| Year Built | 1948 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17-54 |
| 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 | C85 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 85 hp (63 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 75 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SESSIONS JAMES W |
| Street | 925 DOLPHIN AVE |
| City | SEBASTIAN |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 32958-5119 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Indian River County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-09-14 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2013-03-28 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-11-10 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51325435 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A5AB1D |