| Tail Number / N-Number | N231WU |
| Manufacturer | NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT INC |
| Model | PA-44-180 |
| Year Built | 2006 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 4496231 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi 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 | LO-360-A1H6 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 360 hp (269 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY |
| Street | 1903 W MICHIGAN AVE |
| City | KALAMAZOO |
| State | MI |
| Zip Code | 49008-5200 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2006-10-16 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2011-02-08 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-09-30 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50407076 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A20E3E |