| Tail Number / N-Number | N438SL |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-161 |
| Year Built | 1979 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28-7916276 |
| 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 | GRIFFITH AVIATION INC |
| Street | 1705 E MAIN ST |
| City | GRIFFITH |
| State | IN |
| Zip Code | 46319-2941 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Lake County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1979-01-25 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2011-12-02 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-07-27 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51241161 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A54271 |