| Tail Number / N-Number | N8538P |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-24-400 |
| Year Built | 1965 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 26-119 |
| 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 | IO-720 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 400 hp (298 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 157 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | BAKER RICHARD A |
| Street | 34 MOUNTAIN VIEW LN |
| City | EDGEWOOD |
| State | NM |
| Zip Code | 87015-9584 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Santa Fe County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2009-02-13 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2021-08-21 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-08-21 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52732773 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABB5FB |