| Tail Number / N-Number | N8938Y |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-39 |
| Year Built | 1971 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 39-99 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi 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 | IO-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 150 hp (112 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 300 hp (224 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 183 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE |
| Street | 2811 MERRILL FIELD DR |
| City | ANCHORAGE |
| State | AK |
| Zip Code | 99501-4131 |
| Region | Alaskan |
| County | Anchorage Municipality |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1971-04-14 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-09-08 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-06-25 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53052000 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC5400 |