| Tail Number / N-Number | N87117 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | L-4J |
| Year Built | 1943 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 13452 |
| 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&C65 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 65 hp (48 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 67 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | DONOVAN PATRICK |
| Street | 1310 9TH ST APT 419 |
| City | BELLINGHAM |
| State | WA |
| Zip Code | 98225-6898 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Whatcom County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1974-08-20 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-05-23 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52776250 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABFCA8 |