| Tail Number / N-Number | N8257Y |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28RT-201T |
| Year Built | 1980 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28R-8031177 |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | TSIO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 225 hp (168 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | PARKER WILLIAM E |
| Street | 606 S WHEATLAND CIR |
| City | WICHITA |
| State | KS |
| Zip Code | 67235-1720 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Sedgwick County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1980-10-24 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2020-05-04 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52643322 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AB46D2 |