| Tail Number / N-Number | N42979 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-32R-301T |
| Year Built | 1983 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 32R-8329021 |
| 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 | TI0-540 SER |
| Engine Type | Turbo-prop |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 310 hp (231 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | RICHARDSON MICHAEL F |
| Street | 12162 WHITE OAK DR |
| City | PLAINFIELD |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 60585-5542 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Will County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1983-03-17 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-06-11 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51220175 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A5207D |
Deregistered Aircraft 1 of 1. This aircraft was previously assigned the N-number N42979.
| Tail Number / N-Number | N42979 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J3C-65 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 15338 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Average Cruising Speed | 67 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | WAIT DONALD J |
| Street | 1605 S SHERMAN |
| City | SIOUX FALLS |
| State | SD |
| Zip Code | 57105 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Will County |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1967-01-06 |
| Last Status | Valid Registration |
| Cancellation Date | 1968-06-14 |