| Tail Number / N-Number | N55638 |
| Manufacturer | STINSON |
| Model | VULTEE V-77 |
| Year Built | 1944 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 77-420 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | R680E SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 300 hp (224 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 116 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | HEDGES AVIATION INC |
| Street | 2111 SMITHTOWN AVE HNGR A |
| City | RONKONKOMA |
| State | NY |
| Zip Code | 11779-7364 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1957-12-06 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2023-02-16 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-02-16 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51614227 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A71897 |