| Tail Number / N-Number | N78771 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J-3C |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 23029 |
| 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 | 54 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | PURSLEY THOMAS C |
| Street | PO BOX 534 |
| City | LOXLEY |
| State | AL |
| Zip Code | 36551-0534 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Baldwin County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1976-04-27 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1975-10-07 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-03-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52526756 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AAADEE |