| Tail Number / N-Number | N1039U |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-34-200 |
| Year Built | 1971 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 34-7250024 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | I0360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 360 hp (269 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 66 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | IOWA LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE |
| Street | 300 S 18 ST |
| City | ESTHERVILLE |
| State | IA |
| Zip Code | 51334 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Emmet County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1971-10-20 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1989-08-21 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-09-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50011577 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A0137F |