| Tail Number / N-Number | N8281Y |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-32-301 |
| Year Built | 1980 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 328106003 |
| 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 | WHELAN WILLIAM M |
| Street | 70 N 2ND ST |
| City | NEW BEDFORD |
| State | MA |
| Zip Code | 02740-6249 |
| Region | New England |
| County | Bristol County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1997-01-15 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2022-06-13 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-06-13 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52650445 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AB5125 |