| Tail Number / N-Number | N2488M |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-161 |
| Year Built | 1977 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28-7816289 |
| 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 | 108 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MEADS RODNEY L |
| Street | 502 JAPONICA DR |
| City | CAMDEN |
| State | NC |
| Zip Code | 27921-6988 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Camden County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1977-12-07 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2008-01-23 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-11-10 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50450463 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A25133 |