| Tail Number / N-Number | N98451 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J3C-65 |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18644 |
| 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 | C85-12 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 85 hp (63 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 67 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MERTEN JAMES F JR |
| Street | 1076 COZY LN |
| City | OSHKOSH |
| State | WI |
| Zip Code | 54901-1404 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Winnebago County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2006-05-26 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2018-04-10 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-03-15 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53336441 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADBD21 |