| Tail Number / N-Number | N8040P |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-24-180 |
| Year Built | 1962 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 24-3286 |
| 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 | O&VO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 120 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SUTTON THOMAS C |
| Street | 11784 THERESA DR |
| City | CORNING |
| State | NY |
| Zip Code | 14830-3686 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Steuben County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1962-07-13 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2009-09-08 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-06-07 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52571437 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AAF31F |