| Tail Number / N-Number | N8281C |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18A |
| Year Built | 1954 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18-3689 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | O-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 150 hp (112 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 97 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | THOMAS KEN C |
| Street | 1935 SWALLOW DR |
| City | FAIRBANKS |
| State | AK |
| Zip Code | 99709-6647 |
| Region | Alaskan |
| County | Fairbanks North Star Borough |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Restricted |
| Airworthiness Date | 2009-09-11 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1989-12-13 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-08-11 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52650421 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AB5111 |