| Tail Number / N-Number | N8079D |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18 |
| Year Built | 1957 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18-6062 |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | C90 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 95 hp (71 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 97 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Partnership |
| Owner Name | SCHEIDEL RANCHES |
| Street | 1510 W CATLETT RD |
| City | PLEASANT GROVE |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 95668-9718 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Sutter County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1957-09-05 |
| Last Action Date | 2017-07-18 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52577565 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AAFF75 |