| Tail Number / N-Number | N55044 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-180 |
| Year Built | 1973 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28-7305299 |
| 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 | 107 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | YALE AVIATION INC |
| Street | 201935 YALE STATION |
| City | NEW HAVEN |
| State | CT |
| Zip Code | 06520 |
| Region | New England |
| County | New Haven County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1973-03-05 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2008-01-04 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-04-29 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51601154 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A7026C |