| Tail Number / N-Number | N56684 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-32-260 |
| Year Built | 1973 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 32-7400004 |
| 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 | Corporation |
| Owner Name | HICKORY AIR ASSOCIATES INC |
| Street | 5464 BACKSHORE DR |
| City | GRANITE FALLS |
| State | NC |
| Zip Code | 28630-8810 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Caldwell County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1973-09-29 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1991-01-24 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-04-29 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51640301 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A740C1 |