| Tail Number / N-Number | N53KC |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-181 |
| Year Built | 1978 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28-7990032 |
| 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 | O&VO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | REILLY JOHN P |
| Street | 27208 N 147TH LN |
| City | SURPRISE |
| State | AZ |
| Zip Code | 85387-6676 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1978-08-17 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2011-04-16 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-11-09 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51527370 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A6AEF8 |