| Tail Number / N-Number | N8179 |
| Manufacturer | CURTISS WRIGHT |
| Model | TRAVEL AIR 4000 |
| Year Built | 1929 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 972 |
| 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 | WRIGHT |
| Engine Model | WWJ SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 220 hp (164 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 79 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | PACIFIC SOUTHWEST INDUSTRIES INC |
| Street | 900 AIRPORT RD HNGR C-11 |
| City | SANTA YNEZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 93460-9481 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2004-05-03 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52623360 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AB26F0 |