| Tail Number / N-Number | N1042A |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18-125 |
| Year Built | 1951 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18-616 |
| 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-A2B |
| 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 | PETRIE MICHAEL |
| Street | PO BOX 671731 |
| City | CHUGIAK |
| State | AK |
| Zip Code | 99567-1731 |
| Region | Alaskan |
| County | Anchorage Municipality |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Multiple |
| Airworthiness Date | 2011-08-29 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2010-07-01 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-07-06 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50013057 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A0162F |