| Tail Number / N-Number | N8854C |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18-135 |
| Year Built | 1953 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18-2900 |
| 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 | 0-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 97 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | MID CONTINENT AIRCRAFT CORP |
| Street | 1601 HIGHWAY 84 EAST |
| City | HAYTI |
| State | MO |
| Zip Code | 63851-1944 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Pemiscot County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Restricted |
| Airworthiness Date | 1962-03-29 |
| Last Action Date | 2004-01-22 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53031517 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC334F |