| Tail Number / N-Number | N8553C |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18-135 |
| Year Built | 1953 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18-2699 |
| 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 | NEXT FLIGHT OUT LTD |
| Street | 3511 SILVERSIDE RD STE 105-F |
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip Code | 19810-4902 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | New Castle County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Restricted |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-04-10 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1997-10-27 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-06-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52736257 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABBCAF |