| Tail Number / N-Number | N897MA |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-32R-301 |
| Year Built | 1997 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 3246083 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | IO-540 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 300 hp (224 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | PATE JIMMY B |
| Street | 303 ANTELOPE LN |
| City | FREDERICKSBURG |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 78624-6432 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Gillespie County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1997-06-17 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-04-15 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-02-26 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53060151 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC6069 |