| Tail Number / N-Number | N17040 |
| Manufacturer | PORTERFIELD |
| Model | 35-70 |
| Year Built | 1976 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 240 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | TSIO-520 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 300 hp (224 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 76 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | PRATHER CARL L |
| Street | 9568 ESTATES DR |
| City | GILROY |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 95020-9193 |
| Region | Western-Pacific |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1993-12-01 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2011-11-28 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-06-25 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-11-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50216052 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A11C2A |