| Tail Number / N-Number | N542PU |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28R-201 |
| Year Built | 2003 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 2844099 |
| 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 | 108 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | PURDUE UNIVERSITY TRUSTEES |
| Street | ATTN: CHIEF INSPECTOR 1581 AVIATION DR (HGR6) |
| City | WEST LAFAYETTE |
| State | IN |
| Zip Code | 47907-2001 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Tippecanoe County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2003-06-25 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2003-10-09 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-03-01 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51560262 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A6E0B2 |