| Tail Number / N-Number | N196YX |
| Manufacturer | STEARNS TIM L |
| Model | WAIEX |
| Year Built | 2009 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | W0052 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Not Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | AEROCONVER |
| Engine Model | AEROVEE |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 80 hp (60 kW) |
| Kit Manufacturer | SONEX AIRCRAFT LLC |
| Kit Model | WAIEX |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | STEARNS TIM L |
| Street | 10124 70TH ST |
| City | KENOSHA |
| State | WI |
| Zip Code | 53142-8350 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Kenosha County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Experimental |
| Airworthiness Date | 2009-05-28 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2009-04-22 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-10-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-03-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50300261 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A180B1 |