| Tail Number / N-Number | N8248A |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 170B |
| Year Built | 1952 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 25100 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | C145 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 145 hp (108 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | ELLIS JOHN D |
| Street | 1246 GREENSBURG RD |
| City | HODGENVILLE |
| State | KY |
| Zip Code | 42748-9725 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Larue County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1955-09-23 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2012-09-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-04-29 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52641450 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AB4328 |