| Tail Number / N-Number | N70246 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J3C-65 |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17222 |
| 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 | 67 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MCGOWAN GLENN R |
| Street | 3011 FAIRCHILD ST |
| City | POPLAR GROVE |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 61065-8246 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Boone County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1957-04-19 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1992-09-30 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-11-11 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52257377 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A95EFF |