| Tail Number / N-Number | N856ND |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-44-180 |
| Year Built | 1989 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 4495001 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi 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 | O&VO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 360 hp (269 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | HILLSBORO AERO ACADEMY LLC |
| Street | 3565 NE CORNELL RD |
| City | HILLSBORO |
| State | OR |
| Zip Code | 97124-6374 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Washington County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1989-08-23 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2014-12-10 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-09-05 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52737322 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABBED2 |