| Tail Number / N-Number | N116GS |
| Manufacturer | SPITTLER GERALD |
| Model | S-16 SHEKARI |
| Year Built | 2001 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 1298009 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Not 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 | IO-320 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 150 hp (112 kW) |
| Kit Manufacturer | RANS INC |
| Kit Model | S-16 SHEKARI |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | THARP THOMAS J |
| Street | 3718 E MAN O WAR DR |
| City | NAMPA |
| State | ID |
| Zip Code | 83686-1314 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Canyon County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2001-07-26 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2015-03-20 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-10-28 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50041444 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A04324 |