| Tail Number / N-Number | N8179Z |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-32-301 |
| Year Built | 1980 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 32-8006024 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | IO-540 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 300 hp (224 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | GAMBACORTA PAUL E |
| Street | 20714 DEER WOOD PARK DR |
| City | LEONARDTOWN |
| State | MD |
| Zip Code | 20650-4558 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | St. Mary's County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1980-03-11 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2021-03-17 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-03-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52623410 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AB2708 |