| Tail Number / N-Number | N79731 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | L-4H |
| Year Built | 1944 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 12027 |
| 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 | C90-12F |
| 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 | SMITH PAUL H |
| Street | 206 MONTGOMERY AVE |
| City | MOUNT AIRY |
| State | MD |
| Zip Code | 21771-5495 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Carroll County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2008-11-06 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2011-09-26 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-06-13 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52552341 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AAD4E1 |