| Tail Number / N-Number | N971AC |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-161 |
| Year Built | 1978 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28-7916188 |
| 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 | Corporation |
| Owner Name | NAPLES AIR CENTER INC |
| Street | 230 AVIATION DR S |
| City | NAPLES |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 34104-3572 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Collier County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1978-11-28 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1995-09-12 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-12-28 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53303537 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AD875F |