| Tail Number / N-Number | N72BW |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18-150 |
| Year Built | 1950 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18-159 |
| 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 | CHAPMAN OLIVER J |
| Street | 2610 MITCHELL GULCH RD |
| City | EAST HELENA |
| State | MT |
| Zip Code | 59635-9718 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Lewis and Clark County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Multiple |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-03-29 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1989-09-16 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-12-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52320541 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A9A161 |