| Tail Number / N-Number | N8053C |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18 |
| Year Built | 1954 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18-3398 |
| 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 | 0-290 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 140 hp (104 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 97 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | STRAND CHRISTIAN PAUL |
| Street | 651 GLADSTONE DR SE |
| City | GRAND RAPIDS |
| State | MI |
| Zip Code | 49506-2818 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Kent County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Multiple |
| Airworthiness Date | 1955-07-27 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2022-03-31 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-03-31 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52573464 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AAF734 |