| Tail Number / N-Number | N8065J |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | AEROSTAR 601P |
| Year Built | 1978 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 61P-0548-234 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | TI0-540 SER |
| Engine Type | Turbo-prop |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 310 hp (231 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 620 hp (463 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | HERLIHY JOHN JOSEPH |
| Street | 133 BRIDGE ST STE B |
| City | ARROYO GRANDE |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 93420-3366 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | San Luis Obispo County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1978-09-18 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-11-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-10-15 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52575467 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AAFB37 |