| Tail Number / N-Number | N8396Y |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-30 |
| Year Built | 1967 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 30-1492 |
| 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 | IO-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 150 hp (112 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 300 hp (224 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 139 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | PERKINS CHRISTOPHER R |
| Street | PO BOX 1947 |
| City | BRACKETTVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 78832-1947 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Kinney County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Multiple |
| Airworthiness Date | 1969-07-01 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2016-11-21 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-10-27 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52676412 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AB7D0A |