| Tail Number / N-Number | N16517 |
| Manufacturer | WACO |
| Model | YKS-6 |
| Year Built | 1936 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 4508 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | JACOBS |
| Engine Model | L4 /R755-7 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 245 hp (183 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 123 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | BAILEY CRAIG |
| Street | 2716 STEARMAN ST |
| City | POPLAR GROVE |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 61065-8248 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Boone County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1972-08-04 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2015-09-01 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-04-11 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-09-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50203334 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A106DC |