| Tail Number / N-Number | N271T |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18-105 SPECIAL |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18-2385 |
| 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 | 0-235 SERIES |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 115 hp (86 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 97 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SMITH JAMES L |
| Street | 199 AURORA DR |
| City | ASHEVILLE |
| State | NC |
| Zip Code | 28805-1741 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1957-11-12 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2018-10-26 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-05-19 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50525734 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A2ABDC |