| Tail Number / N-Number | N17847 |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | J-2 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 1282 |
| 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 | A40 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 40 hp (30 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 59 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | FLYING M SERVICES INC |
| Street | PO BOX 65 |
| City | GERMANSVILLE |
| State | PA |
| Zip Code | 18053-0065 |
| Region | Eastern |
| County | Lehigh County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2017-02-15 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-22 |
| Expiration Date | 2027-02-28 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50234751 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A139E9 |