| Tail Number / N-Number | N7438J |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28R-180 |
| Year Built | 1968 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28R-30783 |
| 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 | I0360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 107 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | VANGUARD AIRCRAFT LLC |
| Street | 4535 AIRPORT APPROACH RD |
| City | DULUTH |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 55811-1555 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1968-05-18 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-02-06 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-09-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52400450 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AA0128 |