| Tail Number / N-Number | N493MA |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-181 |
| Year Built | 2001 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 2843486 |
| 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 | 0-360-A1D |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | GREAT PLANES AVIATION INC |
| Street | 7300 BRATAAS DR SW |
| City | ROCHESTER |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 55902-1872 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Olmsted County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2001-08-13 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2021-07-19 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-07-19 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51416121 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A61C51 |