| Tail Number / N-Number | N17971 |
| Manufacturer | SCHWEIZER |
| Model | SGS 2-33A |
| Year Built | 1973 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 271 |
| Aircraft Type | Glider |
| 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 | NONE |
| Engine Model | NONE |
| Number of Engines | 0 engines |
| Average Cruising Speed | 73 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Corporation |
| Owner Name | NW SOARING CLUB OF FRANKFORT INC |
| Street | 8040 E 34 RD |
| City | CADILLAC |
| State | MI |
| Zip Code | 49601-9013 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Wexford County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1973-04-04 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1993-07-16 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-11-23 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50237003 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A13E03 |