| Tail Number / N-Number | N9048 |
| Manufacturer | TRAVEL AIR |
| Model | E-4000 |
| Year Built | 1928 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 849 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | R670-SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 225 hp (168 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 79 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | LLC |
| Owner Name | SOCAL TRAVEL AIR LLC |
| Street | 220 NEWPORT CENTER DR # 449 |
| City | NEWPORT BEACH |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 92660-7506 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Orange County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1972-07-11 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2007-07-30 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-10-20 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 53100570 |
| Mode S Code Hex | AC8178 |