| Tail Number / N-Number | N38987 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-161 |
| Year Built | 1977 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28-7716308 |
| 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 | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 108 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | HELLER JEROME |
| Street | 11 MIDDLE ST |
| City | SOUTH DARTMOUTH |
| State | MA |
| Zip Code | 02748-3413 |
| Region | New England |
| County | Bristol County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1977-07-28 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2013-06-04 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51100111 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A48049 |