| Tail Number / N-Number | N288WE |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-32-301T |
| Year Built | 1983 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 32-8324008 |
| 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 | Corporation |
| Owner Name | RETROFOAM OF MICHIGAN INC |
| Street | PO BOX 3098 |
| City | MONTROSE |
| State | MI |
| Zip Code | 48457-0798 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Genesee County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1983-02-11 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-09-01 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-04-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50566654 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A2EDAC |