| Tail Number / N-Number | N8550C |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18-135 |
| Year Built | 1953 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18-2697 |
| 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 | 0-290 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 140 hp (104 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 97 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | BIG SKY COMMUNICATION & CABLE INC |
| Street | PO BOX 80193 |
| City | BILLINGS |
| State | MT |
| Zip Code | 59108-0193 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Yellowstone County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1957-05-27 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2014-08-11 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-05-20 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-08-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52736106 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABBC46 |