| Tail Number / N-Number | N5506W |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-160 |
| Year Built | 1962 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28-593 |
| 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 | 107 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MCHATTON DRET A |
| Street | 1388 COURT ST STE F |
| City | REDDING |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 96001-1651 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Shasta County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1962-05-10 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2011-09-07 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-04-13 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51601252 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A702AA |