| Tail Number / N-Number | N51542 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J3L-65 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 10570 |
| 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 | 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 | GADDY SAM O |
| Street | PO BOX 21 |
| City | BLUFF DALE |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 76433-0021 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Erath County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Restricted |
| Airworthiness Date | 1986-05-14 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2001-04-03 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-10-24 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51473401 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A67701 |