| Tail Number / N-Number | N571PU |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-44-180 |
| Year Built | 2002 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 4496142 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi 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 | O-360 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 360 hp (269 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | PURDUE UNIVERSITY TRUSTEES |
| Street | PURDUE UNIVERSITY SATT ATTN:CINSP 1581 AVIATION DR (HGR6) |
| City | WEST LAFAYETTE |
| State | IN |
| Zip Code | 47907-2001 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Tippecanoe County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2002-05-24 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2002-10-30 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-03-01 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51651570 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A75378 |