| Tail Number / N-Number | N8542Y |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-30 |
| Year Built | 1967 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 30-1598 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | IO-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 150 hp (112 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 300 hp (224 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 139 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | AVIATION TRAINING SOLUTIONS LLC |
| Street | 486 AKOLEA RD APT A |
| City | HILO |
| State | HI |
| Zip Code | 96720-1529 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Hawaii County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1967-12-07 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-01-22 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-12-13 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52734351 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABB8E9 |