| Tail Number / N-Number | N1217T |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28R-200 |
| Year Built | 1972 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28R-7235239 |
| 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 | I0360 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 180 hp (134 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 107 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SAUER ROGER A |
| Street | 7635 30TH AVE NW |
| City | GLENBURN |
| State | ND |
| Zip Code | 58740-9718 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Renville County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1972-06-09 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2009-07-24 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-07-21 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-12-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50055310 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A05AC8 |