| Tail Number / N-Number | N52986 |
| Manufacturer | HOWARD AIRCRAFT |
| Model | DGA-15P |
| Year Built | 1944 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 988 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single 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 | P&W |
| Engine Model | R-985 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 450 hp (336 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 150 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SPENCE RONALD J |
| Street | 8475 DRURY LN |
| City | GERMANTOWN |
| State | TN |
| Zip Code | 38139-6320 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Shelby County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-07-16 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2007-04-11 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-09-15 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51526754 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A6ADEC |