| Tail Number / N-Number | N8280C |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18 |
| Year Built | 1954 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18-3688 |
| 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 | ELLIS MATTHEW W |
| Street | 1306 REED RD |
| City | SABINA |
| State | OH |
| Zip Code | 45169-9096 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Clinton County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Multiple |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-06-04 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2013-11-27 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-08-08 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52650356 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AB50EE |