| Tail Number / N-Number | N1553M |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-12 |
| Year Built | 1947 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 12-3125 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | O-290-D |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 130 hp (97 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 82 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | RUBBERT JAN D |
| Street | 587 86TH ST NW |
| City | UPHAM |
| State | ND |
| Zip Code | 58789-9609 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | McHenry County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2006-07-14 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2014-07-31 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-02-26 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50157617 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A0DF8F |