| Tail Number / N-Number | N8231E |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18A |
| Year Built | 1957 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18-5590 |
| 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 | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 97 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | ARCTIC BACKCOUNTRY FLYING SERVICE LLC |
| Street | PO BOX 672 |
| City | KOTZEBUE |
| State | AK |
| Zip Code | 99752-0672 |
| Region | Alaskan |
| County | Northwest Arctic Borough |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2001-07-10 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2014-02-18 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-09-21 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52637200 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AB3E80 |