| Tail Number / N-Number | N4579A |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18 |
| Year Built | 1956 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18-4885 |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | C90 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 95 hp (71 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 97 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SHEEHAN DUANE W |
| Street | 46943 CAVU ST |
| City | KENAI |
| State | AK |
| Zip Code | 99611 |
| Region | Alaskan |
| County | Kenai Peninsula Borough |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-03-16 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1980-07-02 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-05-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-10-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51307661 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A58FB1 |