| Tail Number / N-Number | N279ND |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28R-201 |
| Year Built | 2000 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 2844034 |
| 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 | O&VO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 108 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | SOWELA TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE |
| Street | 3820 SEN J BENNETT JOHNSTON AVE |
| City | LAKE CHARLES |
| State | LA |
| Zip Code | 70615-6829 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Calcasieu Parish |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2000-10-23 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2021-05-04 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-05-04 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50544433 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A2C91B |