| Tail Number / N-Number | N87825 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J3C-65 |
| Year Built | 1945 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 15220 |
| 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 | C85 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 85 hp (63 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 67 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | E C NELSON INC |
| Street | 4615 BEAR RIVER DR |
| City | RIO OSO |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 95674-9625 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Sutter County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-09-05 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2014-07-28 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-02-26 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53013312 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC16CA |