| Tail Number / N-Number | N1983P |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18 |
| Year Built | 1955 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18-4218 |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | C90 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 95 hp (71 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 97 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | CARLSON JEFFREY D |
| Street | 5101 BAKER ST |
| City | ASHVILLE |
| State | NY |
| Zip Code | 14710 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Chautauqua County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-05-15 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2015-04-23 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-11-20 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50304262 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A188B2 |