| Tail Number / N-Number | N1971K |
| Manufacturer | LUSCOMBE |
| Model | 8E |
| Year Built | 1947 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 4698 |
| 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 | C85 SERIES |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 85 hp (63 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 86 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | THOMPSON ROGER L |
| Street | 37 HAZEL LN |
| City | SPRINGFIELD |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 62707-9542 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Sangamon County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1958-08-11 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1981-09-23 |
| Last Action Date | 2021-04-07 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-06-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 50302261 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A184B1 |