| Tail Number / N-Number | N489BJ |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-236 |
| Year Built | 1989 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 2811028 |
| 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) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | RICE DONALD E |
| Street | 15875 LINDBERGH LN |
| City | WELLINGTON |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 33414-8313 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Palm Beach County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1989-05-04 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2008-04-30 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-09-20 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51405052 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A60A2A |