| Tail Number / N-Number | N2553M |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-12 |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 12-1012 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| 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 | O-360-A1A |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 82 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | RUBBERT JAN D |
| Street | 587 86TH ST NW |
| City | UPHAM |
| State | ND |
| Zip Code | 58789-9609 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Bottineau County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2015-09-08 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1987-07-28 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-06-07 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50466336 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A26CDE |