| Tail Number / N-Number | N871A |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-22 |
| Year Built | 1951 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 22-173 |
| 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 | 0-290 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 140 hp (104 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 94 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | KNUTSON WAYNE R |
| Street | PO BOX 308 |
| City | THOMPSON |
| State | ND |
| Zip Code | 58278-0308 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Grand Forks County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-04-01 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2014-04-28 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52775015 |
| Mode S Code Hex | ABFA0D |