| Tail Number / N-Number | N1497A |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-22 |
| Year Built | 1952 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 22-417 |
| 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 | 0-290 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 140 hp (104 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 94 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SLAGLE STEVEN D |
| Street | 11334 SE 301ST PL |
| City | AUBURN |
| State | WA |
| Zip Code | 98092-2041 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | King County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1956-07-08 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2018-09-21 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-04-16 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50143555 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A0C76D |