| Tail Number / N-Number | N5540Z |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-22-108 |
| Year Built | 1962 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 22-9331 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-235 SERIES |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 115 hp (86 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 94 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | CAPITAL AIR SERVICE INC |
| Street | 8181 ALLENTOWN ROAD |
| City | WASHINGTON |
| State | DC |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | District of Columbia |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Last Action Date | 1977-01-14 |
| Status | Certificate of Registration has been revoked |
| Mode S Code | 51610267 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A710B7 |