| Tail Number / N-Number | N40017 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-161 |
| Year Built | 1977 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28-7716321 |
| 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 | Corporation |
| Owner Name | BIRO OF CHICAGO INC |
| Street | 4637 W FULLERTON AVE |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 60639-1876 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Cook County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2000-02-24 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-05-10 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51127474 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A4AF3C |