| Tail Number / N-Number | N4045M |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-12 |
| Year Built | 1947 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 12-2928 |
| 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-320-A2B |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 150 hp (112 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 82 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SCHAD PAUL E |
| Street | 2961 FM 1630 |
| City | GAINESVILLE |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 76240-1225 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Cooke County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2012-05-07 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-11-30 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-06-28 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51137220 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A4BE90 |