| Tail Number / N-Number | N5865U |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-140 |
| Year Built | 1970 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28-26697 |
| 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 | RUEHL CHARLES R |
| Street | 4170 SPINNAKER DR APT 1225H |
| City | GULF SHORES |
| State | AL |
| Zip Code | 36542-2959 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Baldwin County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1970-09-23 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2004-07-23 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-05-12 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51707514 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A78F4C |