| Tail Number / N-Number | N1946A |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18AS-125 |
| Year Built | 1952 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18-1783 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Sea |
| 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 | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 97 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SMITH RICHARD W |
| Street | PO BOX 874761 |
| City | WASILLA |
| State | AK |
| Zip Code | 99687 |
| Region | Alaskan |
| County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1992-10-07 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1995-03-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2019-12-09 |
| Expiration Date | 2022-12-31 |
| Status | Third Notice for Registration Renewal |
| Mode S Code | 50275062 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A17A32 |