| Tail Number / N-Number | N40040 |
| Manufacturer | PIAGGIO |
| Model | P.136-L2 |
| Year Built | 1959 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 239 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Category | Amphibian |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | GSO&IGSO-480 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 340 hp (254 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 680 hp (507 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 123 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | BERGE CHRISTIAN F |
| Street | 2 KITE HILL RD |
| City | SANTA CRUZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 95060-1419 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1981-03-05 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2012-04-26 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-03-15 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51127636 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A4AF9E |