| Tail Number / N-Number | N4879H |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-17 |
| Year Built | 1948 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17-178 |
| 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 | A&C65 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 65 hp (48 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 75 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MICHEL PAUL J |
| Street | 16334 196TH TER |
| City | O BRIEN |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 32071-2056 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Suwannee County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-06-29 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2012-12-05 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-07-13 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51403065 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A60635 |