| Tail Number / N-Number | N98971 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-12 |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 12-327 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 3 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 | 82 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Co-Ownership |
| Owner Name | WHITAKER ERIC LEE |
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| Street | 2013 COUNTY ROAD 2225 |
| City | DETROIT |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 75436-3307 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Red River County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-02-19 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2022-09-17 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-09-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53347772 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ADCFFA |