| Tail Number / N-Number | N4478A |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18A 150 |
| Year Built | 1956 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18-4835 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 1 seat |
| 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 | ORTH HENRY J |
| Street | 7362 W PARKS HWY # 618 |
| City | WASILLA |
| State | AK |
| Zip Code | 99623-9300 |
| Region | Alaskan |
| County | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Multiple |
| Airworthiness Date | 1965-08-03 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1990-06-26 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-05-08 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51264017 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A5680F |