| Tail Number / N-Number | N8971D |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18-150 |
| Year Built | 1958 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18-6408 |
| 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 | Individual |
| Owner Name | THOMAS JAMES W |
| Street | 6253 TALL PINE RD |
| City | JAY |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 32565 |
| Region | Southern |
| County | Santa Rosa County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Multiple |
| Airworthiness Date | 1959-08-21 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1981-08-26 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-09-09 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-02-29 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53060724 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC61D4 |