| Tail Number / N-Number | N1197C |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18-135 |
| Year Built | 1953 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 18-2480 |
| 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 | 0-290 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 140 hp (104 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 97 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Partnership |
| Owner Name | HITCH DIXON S |
| Other Names |
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| Street | PO BOX 1242 |
| City | MALTA |
| State | MT |
| Zip Code | 59538-1242 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Phillips County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Multiple |
| Airworthiness Date | 1959-06-01 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2007-06-20 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-04-13 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50050362 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A050F2 |