| Tail Number / N-Number | N487SC |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-24-250 |
| Year Built | 1959 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 24-1346 |
| 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 | 0-540 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 250 hp (187 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 135 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | AMES MILTON E |
| Street | 5113 E CIRCULO LAS CABANAS |
| City | TUCSON |
| State | AZ |
| Zip Code | 85711-7710 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Pima County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1959-08-26 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2011-06-15 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51402055 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A6042D |