| Tail Number / N-Number | N1686J |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-140 |
| Year Built | 1967 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28-24088 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 107 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | PATTERSON JOHN E |
| Street | 9 NOB HILL DR |
| City | JACKSONVILLE |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 62650-2662 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Morgan County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1967-12-28 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-01-17 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-12-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50211231 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A11299 |