| Tail Number / N-Number | N1697H |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-28-161 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 28-7716046 |
| 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) |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Average Cruising Speed | 108 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | OWEN RICHARD L |
| Street | 29449 EAGLES CREST RD |
| City | MILTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip Code | 19968 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Sussex County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1977-01-25 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1985-12-13 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-09-17 |
| Expiration Date | 2029-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50213162 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A11672 |