| Tail Number / N-Number | N8731D |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-22-160 |
| Year Built | 1958 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 22-5912 |
| 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 | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 94 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MORRELL ERIC M |
| Street | 724 CARDLEY AVE |
| City | MEDFORD |
| State | OR |
| Zip Code | 97504-6124 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Jackson County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1958-01-21 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2006-07-31 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-10-15 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-02-29 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53001772 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC03FA |