| Tail Number / N-Number | N87901 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J3C-65 |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 15519 |
| 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 | DOWNING MICHAEL P |
| Street | 12821 S KARIMME AVE |
| City | YUMA |
| State | AZ |
| Zip Code | 85367-4951 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Yuma County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-01-30 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2012-04-12 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-10-26 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53015067 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC1A37 |