| Tail Number / N-Number | N8470M |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 182P |
| Year Built | 1976 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18264615 |
| 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 | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | O-470 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 230 hp (172 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 120 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | NORTHWOODS AVIATION INC |
| Street | 8186 E 34 RD |
| City | CADILLAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip Code | 49601-9013 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Wexford County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1976-03-10 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2015-01-05 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-09-15 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52716076 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AB9C3E |