| Tail Number / N-Number | N2863Z |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-22-160 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 22-6862 |
| 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 | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 94 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | WHITAKER ERIC L |
| Street | 2013 COUNTY ROAD 2225 |
| City | DETROIT |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 75436-3307 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Red River County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1959-06-25 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2022-12-10 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-12-10 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50563436 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A2E71E |