| Tail Number / N-Number | N8461U |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-161 |
| Year Built | 1981 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28-8216058 |
| 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 108 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | TOWNSEND AVIATION LLC |
| Street | S92W34580 JOSHUA WAY |
| City | EAGLE |
| State | WI |
| Zip Code | 53119-1689 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Waukesha County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1981-10-30 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2021-03-20 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-03-20 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52714261 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AB98B1 |