| Tail Number / N-Number | N8976J |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-180 |
| Year Built | 1966 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28-2999 |
| 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 | O&VO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 107 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Co-Ownership |
| Owner Name | CARPENTER ROGER K |
| Other Names |
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| Street | 253 HICKORY ST |
| City | SEWARD |
| State | NE |
| Zip Code | 68434-3021 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Seward County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1998-06-24 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-02-12 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53061210 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC6288 |