| Tail Number / N-Number | N3980W |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-32-260 |
| Year Built | 1967 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 32-948 |
| 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 | Individual |
| Owner Name | JOHNSON RALPH W |
| Street | 1020 UNION ST |
| City | SHELBYVILLE |
| State | TN |
| Zip Code | 37160-2126 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Bedford County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1967-08-25 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1998-02-04 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-10-13 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51121356 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A4A2EE |