| Tail Number / N-Number | N9396C |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-161 |
| Year Built | 1978 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28-7816472 |
| 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 | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 108 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SHAW KENT E |
| Street | 5 ANTIOCH ROAD |
| City | GAITHERSBURG |
| State | MD |
| Zip Code | 20878 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1978-03-03 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1986-09-04 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-11-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53205105 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AD0A45 |