| Tail Number / N-Number | N1517A |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-20 |
| Year Built | 1951 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 20-707 |
| 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 | LONG DOUG J |
| Street | PO BOX 1120 |
| City | WOLF POINT |
| State | MT |
| Zip Code | 59201-1120 |
| Region | Northwest Mountain |
| County | Roosevelt County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1955-09-23 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1994-03-08 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-06-13 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50150464 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A0D134 |