| Tail Number / N-Number | N8973Y |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-39 |
| Year Built | 1972 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 39-139 |
| 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 | LLC |
| Owner Name | AIRE RYDER LLC |
| Street | 1001 OAK BLUFF CIR |
| City | SAINT PAUL |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 55119-6933 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Ramsey County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1972-03-14 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-12-12 |
| Last Action Date | 2019-12-12 |
| Expiration Date | 2022-12-31 |
| Status | Third Notice for Registration Renewal |
| Mode S Code | 53061055 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC622D |