| Tail Number / N-Number | N2986Z |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18A |
| Year Built | 1959 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18-7100 |
| 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 | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 97 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | WHARTON BETTY E |
| Street | 5402 NOVA SCOTIA CT |
| City | AMARILLO |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 79119-6284 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Potter County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1970-02-18 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-04-06 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50613164 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A31674 |