| Tail Number / N-Number | N279CT |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-31P |
| Year Built | 1973 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 31P-7300172 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | TIGO-541SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 400 hp (298 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 800 hp (597 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 162 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SHELTON PAUL K |
| Street | 14718 33RD AVE |
| City | FLUSHING |
| State | NY |
| Zip Code | 11354-3228 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Queens County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1973-10-01 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2009-08-31 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-08-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50544057 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A2C82F |