| Tail Number / N-Number | N4490A |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18A |
| Year Built | 1956 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18-4856 |
| 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 | SMITH JEFFREY STEVEN |
| Street | 4037 W SILVER LAKE RD |
| City | FENTON |
| State | MI |
| Zip Code | 48430-3328 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Genesee County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Multiple |
| Airworthiness Date | 1965-07-21 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2012-05-30 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-12-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51267145 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A56E65 |