| Tail Number / N-Number | N196J |
| Manufacturer | BOLKOW |
| Model | PHOEBUS A-1 |
| Year Built | 1967 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 766 |
| Aircraft Type | Glider |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 1 seat |
| 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 | 60 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | JAMES A CLARK |
| Street | 15709 HARTMAN AVE |
| City | OMAHA |
| State | NE |
| Zip Code | 68116-8507 |
| Region | Central |
| County | Douglas County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1968-07-12 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2023-01-12 |
| Last Action Date | 2023-01-12 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50277475 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A17F3D |