| Tail Number / N-Number | N55RC |
| Manufacturer | RUSSELL CHARLES ROSS |
| Model | THORP T-18 |
| Year Built | 1989 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 288 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Not 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) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SMITH MATTHEW E |
| Street | 2138 HAWK AVE |
| City | CRESTON |
| State | IA |
| Zip Code | 50801-8165 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Union County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2012-10-11 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2007-06-13 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-03-09 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51577214 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A6FE8C |