| Tail Number / N-Number | N8290C |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-20-135 |
| Year Built | 1954 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 20-1119 |
| 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 | 0-290 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 140 hp (104 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 94 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | BRIGHTWELL WILLIAM S |
| Street | 4265 DELMONT DR |
| City | CINCINNATI |
| State | OH |
| Zip Code | 45245-1719 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1957-05-22 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-05-04 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-05-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52652245 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AB54A5 |