| Tail Number / N-Number | N285PS |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-32R-301T |
| Year Built | 1981 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 32R-8229007 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | TI0-540 SER |
| Engine Type | Turbo-prop |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 310 hp (231 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SHAVINSKY JOHN E |
| Street | 235 FAIRMOUNT TER |
| City | FAIRFIELD |
| State | CT |
| Zip Code | 06825-1758 |
| Region | New England |
| County | Fairfield County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1981-10-13 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2010-08-19 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-08-15 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50560744 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A2E1E4 |