| Tail Number / N-Number | N292TE |
| Manufacturer | VALENTIN GMBH |
| Model | TAIFUN 17E |
| Year Built | 1985 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 1056 |
| Aircraft Type | Glider |
| 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 | LIMBACH |
| Engine Model | LIMBACH L2000 |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 80 hp (60 kW) |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | LESSARD GEORGE M |
| Street | 31543 HIGHVIEW DR |
| City | REDLANDS |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 92373-7574 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | San Bernardino County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1989-04-11 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2006-06-12 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-02-13 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-07-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50577226 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A2FE96 |