| Tail Number / N-Number | N879SW |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-31T1 |
| Year Built | 1979 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 31T-7904056 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | P&W CANADA |
| Engine Model | PT6A-60A |
| Engine Type | Turbo-prop |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 1,050 hp (783 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 2,100 hp (1,567 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | CARTEX PRODUCTION INC |
| Street | PO BOX 1918 |
| City | PASO ROBLES |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 93447-1918 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | San Luis Obispo County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1979-10-04 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1986-10-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-03-11 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53014552 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC196A |