| Tail Number / N-Number | N5831W |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-160 |
| Year Built | 1965 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28-2149 |
| 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 | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 107 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SONAFRANK ERIC J |
| Street | PO BOX 129 |
| City | SOMERSET |
| State | IN |
| Zip Code | 46984-0129 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Wabash County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1965-01-19 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2009-06-23 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-03-13 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51701635 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A7839D |