| Tail Number / N-Number | N28543 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-236 |
| Year Built | 1979 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28-7911165 |
| 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 | 0-540 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 250 hp (187 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | GELM JOHN J |
| Street | 1204 PATTERSON GROVE RD |
| City | APEX |
| State | NC |
| Zip Code | 27502-4038 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Wake County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1979-04-09 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2014-03-13 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-10-20 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50561616 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A2E38E |