| Tail Number / N-Number | N8727P |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-24-260 |
| Year Built | 1965 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 24-4176 |
| 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-540 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 300 hp (224 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 135 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | WRIGHT JOHN L III |
| Street | 515 THELMA DR |
| City | SAN ANTONIO |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 78212-2416 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Bexar County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1979-04-24 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2015-03-27 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-10-13 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53000437 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC011F |