| Tail Number / N-Number | N4986J |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28R-180 |
| Year Built | 1968 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28R-30740 |
| 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 | I0360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 107 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MCELHINEY LANCE V |
| Street | 1807 MESA OAKS CIR |
| City | HARKER HEIGHTS |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 76548-8766 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Bell County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1968-10-15 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1989-02-06 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-02-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51430403 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A63103 |