| Tail Number / N-Number | N3040W |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-201T |
| Year Built | 1979 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28-7921005 |
| 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 | LAY CAMILLIUS C |
| Street | 2047 N LAST CHANCE GULCH PMB 426 |
| City | HELENA |
| State | MT |
| Zip Code | 59601-0744 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Lewis and Clark County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1979-03-05 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2022-11-22 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-11-29 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50630233 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A3309B |