| Tail Number / N-Number | N88038 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J3C-65 |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 15655 |
| 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-235 SERIES |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 115 hp (86 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 67 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | QUIRK CHARLES L |
| Street | 4149 OAKLAND DR |
| City | LAKE CHARLES |
| State | LA |
| Zip Code | 70611-3236 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Calcasieu Parish |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1994-11-16 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-04-23 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-11-16 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53020267 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC20B7 |