| Tail Number / N-Number | N256D |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-12 |
| Year Built | 1947 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 12-2903 |
| 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 | 0-235 SERIES |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 115 hp (86 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 82 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | NAU HOWARD A |
| Street | 2645 CAN ADA RD S |
| City | MELBA |
| State | ID |
| Zip Code | 83641-5264 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Canyon County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1955-09-10 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1986-07-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-10-30 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50467023 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A26E13 |