| Tail Number / N-Number | N8281E |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172N |
| Year Built | 1979 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17272168 |
| 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 | IO-360-B1F |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | AIR PLAINS SERVICES CORP |
| Street | PO BOX 541 |
| City | WELLINGTON |
| State | KS |
| Zip Code | 67152-0541 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Sumner County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2017-12-04 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1997-04-28 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-11-18 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52650423 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AB5113 |