| Tail Number / N-Number | N42942 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-32-301 |
| Year Built | 1983 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 32-8306018 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | IO-540 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 300 hp (224 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | MOTT PLANE LLC |
| Street | 17980 35TH ST |
| City | MORNING SUN |
| State | IA |
| Zip Code | 52640-9709 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Louisa County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1983-07-22 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-01-20 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-08-23 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51220015 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A5200D |