| Tail Number / N-Number | N88553 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J3C-65 |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 16178 |
| 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 | 0-290 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 140 hp (104 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 67 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | RIGGIN FLIGHT SERVICE INC |
| Street | 1600 AIRPORT DR |
| City | MADISON |
| State | SD |
| Zip Code | 57042-7217 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Lake County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Restricted |
| Airworthiness Date | 1958-04-24 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-04-28 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-11-16 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53031613 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC338B |