| Tail Number / N-Number | N260NC |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-24-260 |
| Year Built | 1969 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 24-4855 |
| 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 | IO-540 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 300 hp (224 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 135 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | ELKINS WILLIAM S |
| Street | 223 N GAUDALUPE ST #565 |
| City | SANTA FE |
| State | NM |
| Zip Code | 87501 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Santa Fe County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1999-12-08 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2022-02-17 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-02-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50500054 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A2802C |