| Tail Number / N-Number | N8048A |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 170B |
| Year Built | 1952 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 20900 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | C145 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 145 hp (108 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | WILSON EARL WILLIAM |
| Street | 6815 CORONA CIR |
| City | ROCKFORD |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 61108-6804 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Winnebago County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2011-02-15 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-09-19 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52572052 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AAF42A |