| Tail Number / N-Number | N553BC |
| Manufacturer | AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC |
| Model | A-1B |
| Year Built | 2001 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 2171 |
| 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 | O-360 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | CARLSON ROBERT A |
| Street | 841 US HIGHWAY 58 |
| City | RED WING |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 55066 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Goodhue County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2001-09-11 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2002-01-28 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-11-16 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51605254 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A70AAC |