| Tail Number / N-Number | N8196D |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18 |
| Year Built | 1957 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18-6134 |
| 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 | Individual |
| Owner Name | WELLS KRIS G |
| Street | PO BOX 158 |
| City | BARRON |
| State | WI |
| Zip Code | 54812-0158 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Barron County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1957-10-14 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2002-02-28 |
| Last Action Date | 2019-07-10 |
| Expiration Date | 2022-10-31 |
| Status | Registration Expired - Pending Cancellation |
| Mode S Code | 52626771 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AB2DF9 |