| Tail Number / N-Number | N7742D |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-22-150 |
| Year Built | 1957 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 22-5420 |
| 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 | 0-290 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 140 hp (104 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 94 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SIMS ROBERT E |
| Street | 1130 W LOOKOUT DR |
| City | RICHARDSON |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 75080-2113 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Dallas County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2009-04-28 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-08-11 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52475205 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AA7A85 |