| Tail Number / N-Number | N56309 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-32-260 |
| Year Built | 1973 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 327300059 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-540 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 250 hp (187 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 126 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | DES JARDINS RICHARD T |
| Street | 3365 W VALLEY VIEW |
| City | ST JOSEPH |
| State | MI |
| Zip Code | 49085 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Berrien County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1973-08-09 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1993-06-16 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-03-25 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51632211 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A73489 |