| Tail Number / N-Number | N542CA |
| Pending N-Number Change | N800VV |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-161 |
| Year Built | 1981 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28-8216080 |
| 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 | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 108 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | CARVER AERO LLC |
| Street | 5701 S HIGHWAY 61 |
| City | MUSCATINE |
| State | IA |
| Zip Code | 52761-1050 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Muscatine County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1981-11-17 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1990-10-23 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-04-28 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51557615 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A6DF8D |