| Tail Number / N-Number | N1988A |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18A |
| Year Built | 1952 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18-1813 |
| 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-290 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 140 hp (104 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 97 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | BROUSSARD LEWIS A JR |
| Street | PO BOX 120 |
| City | MORSE |
| State | LA |
| Zip Code | 70559-0120 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Acadia Parish |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Restricted |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-05-05 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2001-10-24 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-12-02 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50304524 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A18954 |