| Tail Number / N-Number | N7853H |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-12 |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 12-754 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 3 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 | 82 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME |
| Street | POUCH 1148 |
| City | NOME |
| State | AK |
| Zip Code | 99762 |
| Region | Alaskan |
| County | Nome Census Area |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1959-10-07 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1985-07-10 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-06-11 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52522742 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AAA5E2 |