| Tail Number / N-Number | N5997V |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-181 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28-7790515 |
| 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) |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | AERO ASSOCIATION OF CALTECH INC |
| Street | PO BOX 61022 |
| City | PASADENA |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 91116-7022 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1977-05-18 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-05-19 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51741067 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A7C237 |