| Tail Number / N-Number | N5638H |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-16 |
| Year Built | 1949 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 16-249 |
| 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 | 0-235 SERIES |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 115 hp (86 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 87 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | HOUDEK DENNIS E |
| Street | 185 ACORN DR |
| City | ROSEBURG |
| State | OR |
| Zip Code | 97470-9401 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Douglas County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-04-28 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2000-07-27 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-05-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51632607 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A73587 |