| Tail Number / N-Number | N8271L |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172H |
| Year Built | 1967 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17256471 |
| 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | O&VO-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | LANNI DAVID L |
| Street | 1824 KENNEDY ST |
| City | FAIRBANKS |
| State | AK |
| Zip Code | 99709-5107 |
| Region | Alaskan |
| County | Fairbanks North Star Borough |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Restricted |
| Airworthiness Date | 1995-05-06 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2002-08-20 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-12-20 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52646542 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AB4D62 |