| Tail Number / N-Number | N3497W |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-32-260 |
| Year Built | 1966 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 32-377 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-540 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 250 hp (187 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 126 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Co-Ownership |
| Owner Name | BASKIS CHRISTOPHER F |
| Other Names |
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| Street | 40 GERALD RD |
| City | RANTOUL |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 61866 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Champaign County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1966-02-18 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1989-02-01 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-03-18 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50761037 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A3E21F |