| Tail Number / N-Number | N8276A |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-44-180T |
| Year Built | 1980 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 44-8107023 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi 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 | T0-360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 2 engines |
| Horsepower per Engine | 210 hp (157 kW) |
| Total Horsepower | 420 hp (313 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | LAKE SUPERIOR COLLEGE |
| Street | 2101 TRINITY RD |
| City | DULUTH |
| State | MN |
| Zip Code | 55811-3349 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | St. Louis County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1980-10-07 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2015-08-17 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-07-23 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52647007 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AB4E07 |