| Tail Number / N-Number | N8479Y |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18-150 |
| Year Built | 1970 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18-8876 |
| 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 | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 97 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | HANKS KAY |
| Street | PO BOX 621 |
| City | EAGLE RIVER |
| State | AK |
| Zip Code | 99577 |
| Region | Alaskan |
| County | Anchorage Municipality |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1992-07-01 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1998-08-18 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-08-28 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52716604 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AB9D84 |