| Tail Number / N-Number | N71DS |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28RT-201T |
| Year Built | 1979 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28R-7931167 |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | TSIO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 225 hp (168 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SCHAUER DONALD GLEN |
| Street | 2820 PAMELA PL |
| City | MINDEN |
| State | NV |
| Zip Code | 89423-9213 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Douglas County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1979-03-31 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1986-07-01 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-06-13 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52275020 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A97A10 |