| Tail Number / N-Number | N86CA |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-32-300 |
| Year Built | 1971 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 32-40957 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single 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 | TI0-540 SER |
| Engine Type | Turbo-prop |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 310 hp (231 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 126 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | NYHUS ORVILLE K |
| Street | 5214 W ALAMEDA ROAD |
| City | GLENDALE |
| State | AZ |
| Zip Code | 85310 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1972-11-14 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1978-06-20 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-03-07 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52746261 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABCCB1 |