| Tail Number / N-Number | N5979Z |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18-150 |
| Year Built | 1965 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18-8237 |
| 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 | SCHUSTER TIMOTHY A |
| Street | 925 69TH AVE SE |
| City | CARRINGTON |
| State | ND |
| Zip Code | 58421-9008 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Stutsman County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Multiple |
| Airworthiness Date | 1965-04-01 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2004-08-19 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-09-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51735423 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A7BB13 |