| Tail Number / N-Number | N98608 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J-3 |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18832 |
| 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 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 85 hp (63 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 56 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | GRITTER RICHARD J |
| Street | 9188 PROSPECT AVE |
| City | CATLETT |
| State | VA |
| Zip Code | 20119-2038 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Fauquier County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1955-11-05 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2022-01-29 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-01-29 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53341747 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADC3E7 |