| Tail Number / N-Number | N8700 |
| Manufacturer | CURTISS WRIGHT |
| Model | TRAVEL AIR 4000 |
| Year Built | 1929 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 976 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | W670 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 250 hp (187 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 79 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SMITH RICHARD CHARLES |
| Street | 2959 CROWNVIEW DR |
| City | RCH PALOS VRD |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 90275-6409 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1981-02-12 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-08-29 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52774256 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABF8AE |