| Tail Number / N-Number | N4497P |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-23-160 |
| Year Built | 1961 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 23-2020 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Category | Land |
| 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 | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 360 hp (269 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 150 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | MATTHEWS AVIATION LLC |
| Street | 9713 S HIGHWAY 105 |
| City | HARDINSBURG |
| State | KY |
| Zip Code | 40143-6793 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Breckinridge County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1961-11-09 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2005-12-12 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-03-21 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51267547 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A56F67 |