| Tail Number / N-Number | N8982Y |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-39 |
| Year Built | 1972 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 39-147 |
| 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 | Individual |
| Owner Name | COVINGTON JAMES P |
| Street | 716 WACO WAY |
| City | POPLAR GROVE |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 61065-8258 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Boone County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1972-05-01 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2019-03-23 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-10-16 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53062701 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC65C1 |