| Tail Number / N-Number | N117MM |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 177 |
| Year Built | 1968 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 17700872 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | O-360-A1A |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 108 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | MELTON CHARLIE W |
| Street | 4210 VZ COUNTY ROAD 1712 |
| City | GRAND SALINE |
| State | TX |
| Zip Code | 75140-4016 |
| Region | Southwestern |
| County | Van Zandt County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1968-02-07 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2014-12-29 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-07-09 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50043523 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A04753 |