| Tail Number / N-Number | N186CA |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-32R-301 |
| Year Built | 1980 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 32R-8013046 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single 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 | IO-540-K1G5D |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 300 hp (224 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA |
| Other Names |
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| Street | 3835 HOLDREGE ST |
| City | LINCOLN |
| State | NE |
| Zip Code | 68503-1435 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2008-03-24 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2000-12-08 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-01-24 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50253451 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A15729 |