| Tail Number / N-Number | N18GW |
| Manufacturer | GRUMMAN |
| Model | SCAN TYPE 30 |
| Year Built | 1949 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 35 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Category | Amphibian |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | IO 520 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 285 hp (213 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 570 hp (425 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 131 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MCBRIDE KENNETH B |
| Street | 13545 SYCAMORE AVE |
| City | SAN MARTIN |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 95046-9796 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1994-12-20 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2015-03-05 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-10-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50237376 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A13EFE |