| Tail Number / N-Number | N3987X |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-180 |
| Year Built | 1975 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28-7505253 |
| 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 | 107 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | SOUTHERN AIRCRAFT CONSULTANCY INC TRUSTEE |
| Street | GLEBE COTTAGE COOKES RD BERGH APTON |
| City | NORFOLK |
| Zip Code | NR15 1AA |
| Region | European |
| Country | GB |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1975-08-18 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2018-01-30 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-08-24 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51121744 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A4A3E4 |