| Tail Number / N-Number | N17837 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J-2 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 1272 |
| 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) |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Average Cruising Speed | 59 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SHORT DAVID J |
| Street | 655 SW 51ST RD |
| City | WARRENSBURG |
| State | MO |
| Zip Code | 64093-7544 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Johnson County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1958-03-06 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1989-04-06 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-12-25 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50234706 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A139C6 |