| Tail Number / N-Number | N8551N |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-235 |
| Year Built | 1969 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28-11350 |
| 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 | 0-540 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 250 hp (187 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 107 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SWANSON VIRGIL J |
| Street | 25732-A GEORGETOWN RD |
| City | LANARK |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 61046 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Carroll County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1969-10-01 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1988-12-01 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-01-18 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52736163 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABBC73 |