| Tail Number / N-Number | N2879Y |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28RT-201 |
| Year Built | 1987 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28R-7931240 |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | TSIO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 225 hp (168 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | DAWSON RONALD DWIGHT SR |
| Street | 1508 WILLIAMS DR |
| City | GARLAND |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 75042-8454 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Dallas County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1987-05-19 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1996-04-18 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-12-06 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50565646 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A2EBA6 |