| Tail Number / N-Number | N98172 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J3C-65 |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18333 |
| 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 | SALE REPORTED |
| Street | 1303 22ND ST |
| City | PORT TOWNSEND |
| State | WA |
| Zip Code | 98368-7509 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1955-08-30 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-08-16 |
| Status | Sale reported |
| Mode S Code | 53331103 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADB243 |