| Tail Number / N-Number | N253B |
| Manufacturer | COLONIAL |
| Model | C-1 |
| Year Built | 1957 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 13 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Amphibian |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 3 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 | 84 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | LEWIS DONALD L |
| Street | 115 PALISADES RD |
| City | BRANT LAKE |
| State | NY |
| Zip Code | 12815-1909 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Warren County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1957-02-01 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1973-10-12 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-07-12 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50461274 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A262BC |