| Tail Number / N-Number | N16879 |
| Manufacturer | FAIRCHILD |
| Model | F-45 |
| Year Built | 1937 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 4015 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | P&W |
| Engine Model | R-985 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 450 hp (336 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 117 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | RIFFLE GEORGE W |
| Street | 10823 SE 315 PL |
| City | AUBURN |
| State | WA |
| Zip Code | 98002 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | King County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1954-06-10 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1987-04-01 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-09-20 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50211325 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A112D5 |