| Tail Number / N-Number | N38603 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-181 |
| Year Built | 1977 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28-7790570 |
| 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 | O&VO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | COAST FLIGHT TRAINING AND MANAGEMENT INC |
| Street | 3760 GLENN H CURTISS RD |
| City | SAN DIEGO |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 92123 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | San Diego County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1977-06-29 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2014-10-28 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-11-12 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51072010 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A47408 |