| Tail Number / N-Number | N8549P |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-24-260 |
| Year Built | 1964 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 24-4006 |
| 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 | O-540-E4A5 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 260 hp (194 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 135 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Government |
| Owner Name | WEST TEXAS WEATHER MODIFICATION ASSOCIATION |
| Street | 8696 HANGER RD |
| City | SAN ANGELO |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 76904-3421 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Tom Green County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2011-03-10 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2011-01-25 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-12-12 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52734725 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABB9D5 |