| Tail Number / N-Number | N56599 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J4E |
| Year Built | 1941 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 4-1612 |
| 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 | 75 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | HETGE KENNETH R |
| Street | 333 S DENNISON RD SPC 65 |
| City | TEHACHAPI |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 93561-1559 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Kern County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1955-09-09 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2002-07-22 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-07-31 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51636462 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A73D32 |