| Tail Number / N-Number | N8816L |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-25-235 |
| Year Built | 1971 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 25-5321 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 1 seat |
| 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 | 93 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | WINDY CITY SOARING ASSOCIATION |
| Street | PO BOX 868 |
| City | HINCKLEY |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 60520-0868 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | DeKalb County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 2002-09-26 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2004-05-05 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-11-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53022301 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC24C1 |