| Tail Number / N-Number | N8857C |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18-135 |
| Year Built | 1953 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18-2914 |
| 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 | 0-290 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 140 hp (104 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 97 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Co-Ownership |
| Owner Name | VALKENBURG PATRICK |
| Other Names |
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| Street | 3680 NON RD |
| City | FAIRBANKS |
| State | AK |
| Zip Code | 99709-2718 |
| Region | Alaskan |
| County | Fairbanks North Star Borough |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Multiple |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-03-31 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2007-07-14 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-06-11 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53031670 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC33B8 |