| Tail Number / N-Number | N87831 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J3C-65 |
| Year Built | 1945 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 15260 |
| 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 | Co-Ownership |
| Owner Name | SPARROW THOMAS E |
| Other Names |
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| Street | BOX 66 |
| City | HAWLEY |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 56549 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Clay County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1968-05-14 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1986-05-29 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53013351 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC16E9 |